Area Manager, Yorkshire & Humber

Waterman Aspen; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Wakefield is looking for an Area Manager to join their Yorkshire & Humber team. The role offers the chance to work on diverse projects and receive professional development support. Candidates should have strong management skills, relevant qualifications, and experience in the Highways and Transportation sectors. The position includes a competitive salary and an industry-leading benefits package, making it an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice options for additional benefits

1 paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.
• Experience attending networking events and conferences.
• Experience in client engagement and business relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Participation in the full project lifecycle, including budget management.
• Involvement in business development, recruitment, and interviewing technical staff.
• Work on a variety of projects for clients in Yorkshire & Humber.

Skills

Strong management skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Experience in client engagement

Experience in Highways and Transportation sectors

Ambition to develop management skills

Education

I.Eng or C.Eng qualifications

Job description

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Client:

Waterman Aspen

Location:

Wakefield, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

01.08.2025

Expiry Date:

15.09.2025

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Job Description:

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as an Area Manager will see you as a key member of the Yorkshire & Humber team. You can expect:

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Exposure to your chosen industry, increasing your awareness and skills
• Flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic goals, supported by mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities
• UK experience within various sectors and clients
• Involvement in business development, recruitment, and interviewing technical staff
• Strong management, organisational, and communication skills
• A professional approach among peers
• Ambition to develop management and business skills
• Eligibility to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence
• Participation in the full project lifecycle, including budget management
• Experience in client engagement and business relationship development
• Commercial awareness and understanding of costs, finance, and market trends
• A strong professional network within the industry
• Experience attending networking events and conferences
• Experience in the Highways and Transportation sectors in a UK context, with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience
• I.Eng or C.Eng qualifications

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried employee, you’ll receive a salary aligned with your experience and skills, along with an industry-leading benefits package:

• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (with option to buy up to 5 more), plus public holidays (based on a 40-hour week, pro rata for part-time)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice options for additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day for volunteering