Development Management Associate - Lead Transport Projects

SYSTRA; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate (Development Management) to lead the technical delivery of local plan and masterplanning projects, and to act as Project Director on DevMan initiatives across the business. You will manage budgets, guide staff through planning applications and EIAs, and oversee bid development while ensuring deliverables meet standards.

The role operates in a hybrid work environment with a focus on collaboration and delivering high-quality infrastructure

Qualifications

• MSc Transport Planning & Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status or membership desirable.
• Experience with Development Control Development Management and Development Planning projects.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff.
• Ability to develop scopes and manage internal technical supply chain, including budgets, programme and quality of deliverables.
• Bid/tender preparation experience.
• Strong communication skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of development management local plan and masterplanning projects.
• Act as Project Director for DevMan projects across the business.
• Project manage schemes with control over project budgets.
• Manage staff in the review of Planning Applications, Local Plans, EIAs and outline and preliminary design projects.
• Ensure work produced is technically accurate and delivered in accordance with the appropriate standards.
• Manage the production of scheme deliverables.
• Liaise with Sector Directors across D&I and the wider business to identify and secure opportunities.
• Liaise with resource manager to plan and manage your work and the work of staff to meet project needs; and
• Prepare fee proposal for agreement with client.
• Undertake line management responsibilities for up to 6 direct reports including onboarding, development, performance management, and retention of team members to build a high-performing and engaged team.
• Communicate relevant business updates, strategic objectives, and key information to the team in a timely and effective manner, ensuring clarity and alignment.
• Ensure full compliance with people policies and procedures, proactively managing people-related risks to maintain a fair and safe work environment.
• Create and maintain a working environment in which SYSTRA’s behavioural expectations are recognised and demonstrated through daily interactions with colleagues and clients.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Bid management

Communication

Education

MSc Transport Planning & Engineering

Chartered Engineer (desirable)

Job description

SYSTRA in the United Kingdom is seeking an Associate (Development Management) to lead the technical delivery of local plan and masterplanning projects, and to act as Project Director on DevMan initiatives across the business. You will manage budgets, guide staff through planning applications and EIAs, and oversee bid development while ensuring deliverables meet standards.

The role operates in a hybrid work environment with a focus on collaboration and delivering high-quality infrastructure