Highways & Active Travel Practice Manager

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Practice Manager to lead their Highways and Active Travel sector in Birmingham. This role involves shaping future mobility solutions and managing a dynamic team while collaborating with major clients. You will be instrumental in driving technical excellence and embracing digital innovations. The position offers flexible working arrangements and the chance to contribute to impactful projects that enhance environmental performance. Join a forward-thinking team dedicated to creating innovative solutions for communities and cities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Diversity and inclusion policies

Family-friendly policies

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in managing teams and delivering technical excellence.
• Experience in supervising and developing talent within a practice.

Responsibilities

• Grow and lead the Midlands team while engaging with clients.
• Motivate team members through performance and career development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Technical Delivery

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Bidding and Strategic Support

Job description

Highways & Active Travel Practice Manager, Birmingham

Join our team as a Practice Manager within our Highways and Active Travel sector, where you'll play a key role in shaping future mobility solutions. Our major clients include Highways England, Transport Scotland, and others, providing opportunities to work on high-quality civil and structural designs across various projects.

We offer flexible working arrangements, typically from AtkinsRéalis offices in Birmingham, Derby, or Nottingham, 2-3 days a week.

Your Purpose:

• Grow and lead the Midlands team, engaging with clients and promoting our technical capabilities.
• Motivate and develop team members through performance and career development plans.
• Collaborate on programmes like Design Transformation and Net Zeros to enhance our capabilities.
• Manage resources effectively to meet budget and productivity goals.
• Act as Hiring Manager, ensuring a flexible workforce through permanent staff or supply chain.
• Coordinate work flow with the GTC in India and liaise with the Practice Director on resource needs.
• Support staff development and knowledge sharing within the team.

What you can bring:

• Proven leadership in managing teams and delivering technical excellence, embracing digital innovations.
• Experience in supervising, mentoring, and developing talent within a practice.
• Strong collaboration skills to work with various stakeholders.
• Technical delivery or project management expertise.
• Ability to identify opportunities and foster strong client relationships.
• Experience in bidding and strategic support activities.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

Be part of a forward-thinking transportation team creating innovative solutions for cities and communities, while improving environmental performance and embracing new technologies.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance, which will be discussed during the interview process. Candidates may need to demonstrate residency in the UK for at least 5 years.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, offering family-friendly policies, flexible work arrangements, and supporting a community where everyone can thrive.

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