Associate Director - Highway Engineering

Haskoning; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An international engineering consultancy seeks a Project Manager to lead traffic and infrastructure engineering projects in Greater London. The successful candidate will have a strong background in consultancy and proven experience in highway design projects. Key responsibilities include project delivery from concept to detailed design, team leadership, and relationship management with clients. In return, the company provides a flexible working environment and a competitive remuneration package.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration package

Flexible working arrangements

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• A strong consultancy background with experience in delivering highway design projects.
• Experience in Section 278/38 Highway approval submissions is required.
• Knowledge of highway design standards and software is essential.
• Chartered Engineer status is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead traffic and public realm engineering projects from concept to detailed design.
• Act as Project Director and monitor financial performance.
• Review technical designs ensuring compliance with standards.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members.
• Develop strong client relationships and identify commercial opportunities.

Skills

Highway design

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Technical guidance

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

About Haskoning:

At Haskoning, you will join an independent, employee-owned international consultancy that combines engineering, design, and consultancy services with software and technology. Our mission, "Enhancing Society Together," drives us to create a positive impact on the world. We offer purpose-driven and challenging work on diverse projects, leveraging our 140+ years of expertise. With over 6,800 employees in more than 25 countries, we work together to turn challenges into opportunities and make a real impact on society.

About ITP:

Integrated Transport Planning (ITP) is our UK-based team of transport planners and engineers. We work with clients who are focused on accelerating the ongoing sustainable mobility and energy transitions that are central to reducing and mitigating the most harmful impacts of climate change. We are proud to have created a professional environment that enables the very best transport planners and engineers to flourish whilst learning from the expertise and placemaking insights of colleagues based in the Netherlands.

The Role:

We’re looking for an experienced and driven professional to manage and oversee the delivery of a diverse range of traffic, active travel, public realm, and highway engineering projects for ITP’s Advisory Group in the UK. You’ll provide technical leadership and project management support across multidisciplinary projects for new and existing clients, developing and maintaining strong client relationships within the sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the delivery of traffic, active travel, public realm, and highway/infrastructure engineering projects from concept through to detailed design.
• Acting as Project Director and Project Manager, monitoring financial performance and key performance indicators.
• Reviewing and approving technical designs, drawings, and reports, ensuring compliance with project briefs and UK/regional standards.
• Providing leadership, mentoring, and technical guidance to engineers and designers, supporting team skills and professional development.
• Driving innovation and continuous improvement in design processes, staying up to date with best practice and emerging technologies.
• Developing and maintaining sound client relationships, identifying and realising new commercial opportunities.
• Preparing detailed proposals, client briefs, and fee proposals; contribute to or lead bids.
• Collaborating with other ITP teams and build strong internal relationships within Haskoning’s wider business lines.
• Participating in professional associations, working groups, or industry forums, and contributing to thought leadership and the advancement of the profession.

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong consultancy background, with proven experience of delivering highway design projects within the City of London and Westminster, with familiarity of local authority standards, urban constraints, and stakeholder coordination.
• Experience in Section 278/38 Highway approval submissions.
• Experience in public realm design, including streetscape enhancements and integration of urban design principles.
• Strong knowledge of highway design standards and software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D), and familiarity with BIM processes and 3D modelling tools.
• Proven ability to lead teams and deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng or equivalent) is highly desirable.
• A growing network of industry contacts and positive client referrals.

Why Join Us?

At Haskoning, we offer more than just a job. You’ll find:

• A flexible, friendly, and collaborative working environment.
• Opportunities to work on exciting and meaningful projects.
• A competitive remuneration package, including salary sacrifice schemes and flexible working arrangements.

• You can learn more about our benefits here.

Interested?

Please send in your application using the apply button, if you have any questions please contact Jim Bradley at [e-mail] or for an informal and confidential conversation, feel free to call Jim on 07970 775481.