Associate Director - Highways Infrastructure Delivery

TN United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Associate Director for Highways Infrastructure Delivery. This pivotal role involves leading multi-disciplinary teams, overseeing highways design, and shaping business strategies for growth. You will mentor teams and collaborate with specialists to ensure high-quality service delivery. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, this position offers a permanent, full-time contract in a hybrid working environment, enhanced maternity and paternity packages, and private healthcare. If you are passionate about creating sustainable infrastructure and want to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Packages

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Yearly professional membership

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in highways design and construction.
• Proven expertise in quality assurance and technical leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams for project delivery.
• Build partnerships to drive growth and new business opportunities.

Skills

Highways Design

Technical Leadership

Contract Management

Financial Management

Business Development

Education

Chartered Membership (ICE, CIHT, IHE)

Job description

Associate Director - Highways Infrastructure Delivery, Slough

Client: Marston Holdings

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e2fcbc62cdd4

Job Views: 11

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Associate Director – Highways Infrastructure Delivery

Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy passionate about creating attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe places. Due to rapid growth in our West Region, we're seeking a dynamic Associate Director – Highways Infrastructure Delivery to join our leadership team. In this role, you will work closely with the Technical Director, providing leadership, governance, and strategic direction. You will oversee highways design, service development, and our design & build offerings, collaborating with specialists in Landscape, Urban Design, Flood & Water Management, and others.

What You'll Do:

1. Lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring successful project delivery from inception to completion.
2. Build lasting partnerships with public, private, and developer clients to drive growth and new business opportunities.
3. Mentor and develop teams, ensuring high-quality service delivery and innovation.
4. Oversee commercial management, risk assessment, project programming, and related activities.
5. Contribute to shaping business strategies to meet growth targets in the West Region.

About You:

1. Extensive experience in highways design and construction.
2. Proven expertise in quality assurance and technical leadership in design and delivery.
3. Thorough knowledge of contract forms such as NEC PSC and ECC.
4. Understanding of legislation, planning policy, and design standards related to highways and engineering sectors.
5. Financial management experience for large projects and programs.
6. Established network of industry contacts to support business growth.
7. Track record of securing new client opportunities in both private and public sectors.
8. Demonstrated leadership in team management and client results.
9. Strong commercial acumen and enthusiasm for business development.
10. Ability to inspire and mentor teams to achieve excellence.
11. Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
12. Membership with industry bodies such as ICE, CIHT, IHE, or similar; Chartered status is desirable.

What’s in it for you?

1. Salary: Up to £80,000 per annum DOE
2. Hybrid working
3. Permanent, full-time contract (37.5 hours/week)
4. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Packages, subject to eligibility
5. 27 days holiday plus bank holidays
6. Private healthcare
7. Yearly professional membership

If this role excites you, apply now!

Note: New starters will undergo checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service and County Court Judgment checks. Employees are expected to update the company on personal circumstances. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.