Technical Director

Strata Construction Consulting; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction consulting firm in Salford seeks a Technical Director to spearhead business growth and technical leadership. This role focuses on client engagement and supporting the Development team in civil infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have a degree in transport planning or civil engineering, chartered status, and a strong record in business development.

Benefits

Hybrid / Flexible working

Cycle to work scheme

ICE Chartership support

Enhanced pension scheme

Clear progression path

Regular performance reviews

Annual salary reviews DOE

Medical insurance / Life Assurance

Income protection

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in transport planning or civil engineering.
• Chartered status is required.
• Proven track record in securing and delivering new business opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business development opportunities.
• Coordinate with the Regional Director for Development North.
• Engage with public and private sector clients.

Skills

Strong commercial skills

Strategic skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership skills

Management skills

Work winning

Education

Degree qualification 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 not centered on day-to-day operational management but plays an integral part in supporting initiatives to diversify our team in terms of staff and revenue.

As the Technical Director, you will support the Development team, specializing in development and transport planning, civil infrastructure design, and infrastructure delivery.

What’s on offer:

• Hybrid / Flexible working
• Cycle to work scheme
• ICE Chartership support
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Clear progression path with regular performance reviews
• Annual salary reviews 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 for the Development team.
• Coordinate with the Regional Director for Development North and the local office Place Lead to set and agree on growth targets and plans.
• Engage with public and private sector clients, ensuring client satisfaction and compliance with regulatory authorities.
• Provide technical advice to clients, managing their development requirements effectively.
• Demonstrate behaviors and attitudes aligned with our company values.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure coordination across the Development discipline, sharing market intelligence, best practices, and innovation.
• Lead and support bid processes by reviewing and authorizing submissions, adding value both commercially and technically.
• Act as Project Director for major projects and strategically important commissions.
• Support all health, safety, and environmental responsibilities, ensuring team compliance with SHEQ standards.

What you need to succeed:

• Degree qualification in transport planning or civil engineering
• Chartered status
• Strong commercial and strategic skills with a proven track record in securing and delivering new business opportunities
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and management skills capable of effective communication across all levels
• Proven success in work winning
• Broad project experience in transport planning or civil design for developments