Development Management Lead & Project Director

Systra; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Global project exposure

Job summary

SYSTRA UK is seeking an Associate (Development Management) to lead the delivery of development management projects, manage budgets, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams in a hybrid Leeds-based role.

You will line-manage up to six staff, review Planning Applications, Local Plans and EIA work, prepare fee proposals, and liaise with clients and sector directors to identify opportunities and secure revenue while maintaining high technical standards.

Qualifications

• Must have MSc Transport Planning & Engineering or equivalent.
• Proven track record with private and public sector clients on Development Control and Development Planning.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff and manage scopes, budgets, and deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of development management projects and act as Project Director for DevMan work.
• Manage staff and line-manage up to 6 direct reports including development and performance reviews.
• Prepare fee proposals and secure opportunities with clients and directors.

Skills

Project leadership

Staff mentorship

Bid/tender development

Communication skills

Development planning

Budget management

Education

MSc Transport Planning & Engineering

Chartered Engineer (desirable)

Job description

SYSTRA UK is seeking an Associate (Development Management) to lead the delivery of development management projects, manage budgets, and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams in a hybrid Leeds-based role.

You will line-manage up to six staff, review Planning Applications, Local Plans and EIA work, prepare fee proposals, and liaise with clients and sector directors to identify opportunities and secure revenue while maintaining high technical standards.