Job summary

Our client, a leading consultancy in the highways and transportation sector, is currently seeking a Highways Associate/Technical Director to join their team in Leeds.

Key skills required for this role

Highways Associate/ Technical Director, Leeds, Highways & Infrastructure

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Highways Associate/ Technical Director, Leeds, Highways & Infrastructure

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for the transportation team, overseeing, supporting, advising, and coaching the engineering professionals
• Supervise highways and transportation projects, lead design evolution and check deliverables, assign responsibilities and allocate resources efficiently
• Lead and direct bidding efforts for new highways and transportation projects
• Be part of the management team in the wider Transportation Group, including organising inputs to projects in Ireland and coordinating resources to support UK bidding and projects
• Maintain excellent levels of customer service
• Report to the Managing Director of the business
• Undertake group-wide management functions allocated by the Board

Job Requirements:

• A Chartered Engineer with a university degree
• Excellent technical skills in the design of highways, streets, and transportation projects
• Experience as a Bid Manager with strong bid writing and tender price estimation skills
• Commercial and financial acumen
• Excellent presentation, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to represent the company with clients and external parties
• Experience in traffic network analysis is desirable but not essential

Benefits:

• Autonomy to run the Highways discipline and achieve strategic goals for future success
• Opportunities for consistent progression within an established consultancy
• Flexible and hybrid working environment
• Support for continued learning and setting career goals
• Competitive package with bonus and benefits associated with this level of appointment