Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and talented Associate to join the Roads team based in Birmingham.
You will provide technical leadership to our design teams, delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget. You will also mentor and support junior team members, and work closely with clients to develop strong relationships.
Responsibilities:
- Support the North West and Midlands Regional Director with leadership and business development
- Oversee multi-disciplinary projects of varying scale, complexity, and value
- Develop strong relationships with clients, proactively managing their expectations and providing comprehensive advice
- Undertake technical preparation, review, and checking of deliverables
- Collaborate with the Roads team and colleagues in the wider Transport and Infrastructure business
- Use your technical ability and experience to support others and maximise their personal contribution to project goals
- Lead and manage staff members in the delivery of design drawings, standard construction details, specifications, and bill of quantities
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation and in-house quality assurance standards/processes
- Coordinate team resources, supporting the setup of teams and putting the right people in the right roles
Requirements:
- A broad range of project experience in civil engineering and multi-disciplinary projects, focusing on highways
- Proven ability to lead design disciplines in relevant projects
- Experience of contract document preparation or contract administration/site supervision using Public Works Contracts
- Ability to use, direct, and check design outputs created in relevant software, including Autodesk Civils 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage, and PDS
- Excellent client/stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
- Ability to improve, motivate, and encourage others, lead and implement change programmes, and drive an innovative and supportive culture
- Chartered Civil Engineer or Incorporated Engineer with extensive post-professional qualification experience
- Commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in identifying and delivering new business opportunities
- Thorough understanding and application of relevant design codes, such as the Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, and Local Authority design guidance
- Experience of complying with Designers Duties under CDM regulations
- Ability to proactively manage change on tasks/projects, clearly communicating potential impacts on programme, cost, and quality
- Influential and persuasive internally and externally, encouraging open dialogue and feedback
- Preferably able to obtain UK vetting level of Security Check (SC)