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Associate Director

Bennett And Game Recruitment

Birmingham

On-site

GBP 50,000 - 75,000

Full time

29 days ago

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Job summary

A well-established consultancy is seeking an Associate Director in Highways Design to oversee project delivery and manage team resources. The role emphasizes technical knowledge, strong leadership, and client communication, within a supportive environment focusing on continuous training and development.

Benefits

Company Pension
Profit Share Bonus
Annual and on-the-spot bonuses
Flexible Working Initiatives
Paid Professional Membership
Cycle to Work Scheme
Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
Subsidised social activities

Qualifications

  • Extensive technical knowledge in highways design projects.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in mentoring junior engineers.
  • Proven ability to manage the full project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee highways designs to ensure timely and budget-compliant project delivery.
  • Manage team workloads and resource allocation for effective project delivery.
  • Act as main client contact throughout all project phases.

Skills

Project Management
Team Leadership
Client Communication
Problem-Solving
Technical Knowledge
Resource Planning
Commercial Awareness

Education

Chartered Engineer status (CEng or equivalent)

Tools

Civils 3D
Causeway Flow (PDS)

Job description

Bennett and Game are currently working with a well-established consultancy who offer a fully integrated service, specialising in Transport Planning and Highways Design. With offices in Gateshead, Fleet, and a newly opened office in Birmingham, they work across a broad range of projects in both the public and private sectors, including high-profile commercial developments nationwide.

The successful Associate Director - Highways Design will be joining a company that puts its people first and believes its employees are the foundation of its success. The business fosters a collaborative, supportive, and inclusive working environment, with a strong emphasis on continuous training, mentoring, and long-term career development.

Main Duties:

  • Oversee the delivery of highways designs to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • Manage team workloads and resource allocation to ensure effective delivery across all priority projects.
  • Take full responsibility for preparing and managing project budgets, including cost control and financial tracking.
  • Act as the main point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and project partners throughout all phases.
  • Manage expectations and communications effectively with all internal and external parties.
  • Ensure all design work complies with DMRB, MCHW, and local authority standards and guidance.
  • Review and authorise technical designs and reports, providing feedback and direction where required
  • Work collaboratively with the wider senior management team across regional offices and disciplines.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and high technical standards.
  • Comply with all Health & Safety legislation, particularly CDM Regulations, and maintain a proactive risk management approach.

Requirements:

  • Strong project and team management experience, including resource planning and delivery oversight.
  • Extensive technical knowledge and background in highways design projects.
  • Proven ability to manage the full project lifecycle, ensuring delivery within budget and timescales.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in mentoring and developing junior engineers.
  • Robust knowledge of DMRB and highways technical documentation.
  • Experience in preparing contract documentation aligned with highways sector requirements.
  • Ability to advise clients on technical and project matters at a senior level.
  • Working knowledge of Civils 3D and experience in drainage design using Causeway Flow (PDS).
  • Chartered Engineer status (CEng or equivalent).
  • Full UK Driving Licence.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
  • Commercially aware and client-focused.
  • Highly organised and self-motivated.
  • Professional and approachable in all client and team interactions.
  • Competitive Salary (dependent on experience)
  • Company Pension
  • Profit Share Bonus
  • Annual and on-the-spot bonuses
  • Flexible Working Initiatives
  • Paid Professional Membership
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme
  • Subsidised social activities

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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