Technical Director

Strata Construction Consulting; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm is seeking a Technical Director to focus on strategic business growth and client-facing activities. You will lead development efforts in transport planning and civil infrastructure design, ensuring compliance and delivering value in key projects while supporting a culture of excellence and collaboration within the team.

Benefits

Cycle to work

Enhanced pension scheme

Clear progression path with regular performance reviews

Salary reviews each year DOE

Medical insurance / Life Assurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• Proven track record in business development.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and management skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities.
• Collaborate with leadership to set growth targets and plans.
• Liaise with clients and regulators to ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Commercial skills

Strategic skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Management skills

Education

Degree in transport planning or civil engineering

Chartered status

Job description

We are seeking a Technical Director who will be deeply embedded within the regional market, focusing on client-facing activities, business growth, market strategy, and technical leadership. This role is more strategic and less involved in day-to-day operations, playing a key part in diversifying our team in terms of staff and revenue.

The Technical Director will support the Development team, with expertise in development and transport planning, civil infrastructure design, and development & infrastructure delivery.

What’s on offer:

• Cycle to work
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Clear progression path with regular performance reviews
• Salary reviews each year DOE
• Medical insurance / Life Assurance
• Income protection

The role:

• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities, leveraging your network to help win work and increase market share.
• Collaborate with the Regional Director and local office Place Lead to set growth targets and plans.
• Liaise with public and private sector clients, authorities, and regulators to ensure client satisfaction.
• Provide technical advice and manage development requirements of clients.
• Demonstrate behaviors aligned with core values.
• Coordinate with colleagues to share market intelligence, best practices, and innovations.
• Lead and support bids, reviewing and authorizing submissions, adding value both commercially and technically.
• Act as Project Director for major and strategic projects.
• Ensure team compliance with SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality) standards and support H&S / Corporate Responsibility initiatives.

What you need to succeed:

• Degree in transport planning or civil engineering
• Chartered status
• Strong commercial and strategic skills with a proven track record in business development
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and management skills