Highways & Active Travel Lead – Newcastle

slihrms; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis in Newcastle-upon-Tyne is recruiting an Associate to lead the Highways & Active Travel team. You will oversee delivery of transportation schemes, build relationships with Local Authorities and other major clients, and drive business growth through bids and framework opportunities.

The role requires Chartered/Incorporated status, substantial highways/active travel experience, and a track record in leading multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on collaboration and staff development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered or Incorporated member of a relevant institution (ICE/CIHT).
• Significant experience delivering highways, active travel and public realm projects for Local Authority clients.
• Strong commercial awareness including fee proposals, project financial management and work winning.
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Experience with Road Safety Audits.

Responsibilities

• Take a leadership role within the Newcastle Highways and Active Travel team.
• Develop and maintain client relationships across Local Authorities, as well as National Highways, Network Rail, Combined Authorities, Developers and/or major Contractors.
• Identify and secure opportunities for business growth including leading fee proposals and contribute to major bids and framework opportunities.
• Direct multidisciplinary design teams delivering transportation schemes.
• Mentor Principal Engineers, Engineers, Graduates and Apprentices.
• Promote collaboration across delivery teams.
• Train and mentor staff including graduates and apprentices.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Mentoring

Collaboration

Road Safety Audits

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

AtkinsRéalis in Newcastle-upon-Tyne is recruiting an Associate to lead the Highways & Active Travel team. You will oversee delivery of transportation schemes, build relationships with Local Authorities and other major clients, and drive business growth through bids and framework opportunities.

The role requires Chartered/Incorporated status, substantial highways/active travel experience, and a track record in leading multidisciplinary teams, with a focus on collaboration and staff development.