Development Management Lead – Transit & Masterplanning

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland seeks an Associate (Development Management) to lead development management and masterplanning projects, delivering them safely and profitably. You will guide bids, supervise staff, and ensure client satisfaction across public and private sector clients.

Based in a Hybrid workplace, you will manage technical delivery, act as Project Director, oversee budgets and schedules, and mentor team members to maintain high performance and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering development management and masterplanning projects.
• Track record with private and public sector clients on development control projects.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff and develop team skills.
• Experience developing scopes, budgets, and bid/tender processes.

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 reviewing Planning Applications, Local Plans, EIAs, outlines and prelim design.
• Ensure technical accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Oversee scheme deliverables production.
• Coordinate with Sector Directors to secure opportunities.
• Plan and manage work with resource manager; ensure team needs.
• Prepare client fee proposals.
• Line management for up to 6 direct reports; onboarding and development.
• Communicate business updates and strategic objectives to the team.
• Ensure compliance with people policies and foster safe environment.
• Lead by example, recognize good performance and provide feedback.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Staff mentoring

Bid preparation

Communication skills

Team working

Education

MSc Transport Planning & Engineering

Chartered Engineer (desirable)

Job description

SYSTRA UK & Ireland seeks an Associate (Development Management) to lead development management and masterplanning projects, delivering them safely and profitably. You will guide bids, supervise staff, and ensure client satisfaction across public and private sector clients.

Based in a Hybrid workplace, you will manage technical delivery, act as Project Director, oversee budgets and schedules, and mentor team members to maintain high performance and quality.