Development Management Lead - Projects & Bids

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland seeks an Associate (Development Management) to lead the technical delivery of local plan and masterplanning projects, acting as Project Director and coordinating across multidisciplinary teams. The role is based in Leeds with hybrid working arrangements.

The candidate should have an MSc in Transport Planning & Engineering, with a track record in private/public sector Development Control/Management, staff mentorship, and bid/tender experience.

Qualifications

• MSc Transport Planning & Engineering is essential.
• Desirable Chartered Engineer status and membership of a recognised body.
• Experience with private and public sector clients on Development Control and Development Management projects.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff and develop team skills.
• Ability to define scopes and manage internal technical supply chain including budgets, programme and quality deliverables.
• Ability to contribute to bids and tenders.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of development management local plan and masterplanning projects.
• Act as Project Director for DevMan projects and coordinate across the business.
• Project manage schemes with control over project budgets.
• Review planning applications, local plans, EIAs, and outline/preliminary designs.
• Ensure technical quality and compliance with standards.
• Oversee production of scheme deliverables and schedules.
• Liaise with sector directors to identify and secure opportunities.
• Manage workload through resource planning and staff allocations.
• Prepare fee proposals for client agreement.
• Line manage up to 6 direct reports and develop their performance.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Client engagement

Bid/tender planning

Budget management

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

MSc Transport Planning & Engineering

Chartered Engineer (desirable)

Development Management experience

Job description

SYSTRA UK & Ireland seeks an Associate (Development Management) to lead the technical delivery of local plan and masterplanning projects, acting as Project Director and coordinating across multidisciplinary teams. The role is based in Leeds with hybrid working arrangements.

The candidate should have an MSc in Transport Planning & Engineering, with a track record in private/public sector Development Control/Management, staff mentorship, and bid/tender experience.