Director of Infrastructure Design (Leeds)

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A multidisciplinary design consultancy is seeking a Director of Infrastructure Design to join their Leeds office. The role involves leading teams in the Transport & Infrastructure business unit while offering a competitive salary and extensive benefits package, including a bonus scheme and travel allowance. Ideal candidates will have a Chartered Engineer status and 10-15 years of experience in civil engineering. This is a strategic position aimed at nurturing growth and delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme (+20% of Basic Salary)

Travel Allowance (+£7,500)

Employer Pension Contribution (7%)

Life assurance

Full private healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 10-15 years' post-graduate experience in civil engineering.
• Proven work winning ability and commercially astute.
• Excellent knowledge of legal and planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for growth of a portfolio of clients.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams on infrastructure projects.
• Deliver sustainable and successful development.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Team Collaboration

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Skills

Education

Chartered Engineer status

Job description

Job Description

Role: Director of Infrastructure Design (Civil Infrastructure for Developments)
Type: Full Time, Permanent, Hybrid (3:2), Flexible.
Locations: Leeds

We're looking for a Director of Infrastructure Design to join this multidisciplinary design consultancy!

Rewards:

An outstanding benefits package, comprising financial, work/life and health incentives, including:

Financial:

• Bonus Scheme: (+20% of Basic Salary)




• Travel Allowance: (+£7,500)




• Employer Pension Contribution (7%)

Health:

• Life assurance




• Full private healthcare

Company:
They are a leading development partner, acting as a one stop shop for multidisciplinary consulting advice on development projects, from planning and through design engineering and construction support.

With several UK offices and circa 500 staff you will be joining a well established consultancy with an excellent industry reputation.

Role:
An Infrastructure Director is sought to establish regional directorship for the Transport & Infrastructure business unit, to support and be supported by the already established teams in other offices around the UK.

This person will be responsible for supporting the continued growth of a wide-ranging portfolio of clients in all sectors in the appropriate geographical region.

This is an exciting opportunity to share in their journey and help to deliver an exceptional service that creates sustainable and successful development as they seek to roll out their Transport and Infrastructure services nationwide.

Requirements:

• Ideally Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional body, ideally ICE, and minimum 10-15 years' post-graduate experience.




• Proven work winning ability and commercially astute, identifying new opportunities and following these up with positive actions to secure new business.




• Consultancy/private sector development background




• A thorough knowledge delivering civil engineering infrastructure for both private and adoptable works for planning, tender and construction purposes.




• Excellent working knowledge of the legal, planning, technical consent, and adoption process and contract procedures for the design and implementation of highway and drainage infrastructure in new developments and regeneration projects.




• Proven ability contributing towards business development strategies e.g., growth plans, process improvement.




• Excellent working knowledge applying the principles, design codes and standards set out Manual for Streets, Local Authority Design guides, the SuDS Manual, DCG, etc.




• Personable and a strong team player with a people orientated approach.




• Effective organisational and communication skills with a collaborative approach and enjoys responsibility.




• Proactive, strategic and analytical in your approach to support client's requirements.

Please apply with your CV or get in touch with Will Herman on 07581619823 to find out more!

Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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