Development Management Associate: Lead Projects & Teams

SYSTRA UK & Ireland; Newcastle (CA); Hybrid; USD 81,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate (Development Management) to lead the delivery of local plans and masterplanning, and to act as Project Director for DevMan projects. You will guide teams, manage budgets, and oversee planning applications, EIAs and design work to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, bid/tender experience, and the ability to collaborate across the D&I groups. Hybrid working arrangements are offered across the UK.

Qualifications

• MSc Transport Planning & Engineering is required.
• Desirable Chartered Engineer membership.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical delivery of development management local plan and masterplanning projects.
• Act as Project Director for DevMan projects across the business.
• Project manage schemes with control over project budgets.
• Manage staff in the review of Planning Applications, Local Plans, EIAs and outline and preliminary design projects.
• Ensure work produced is technically accurate and delivered in accordance with the appropriate standards.
• Manage the production of scheme deliverables.
• Liaise with Sector Directors across D&I and the wider business to identify and secure opportunities.
• Liaise with resource manager to plan and manage your work and the work of staff to meet project needs; and
• Prepare fee proposal for agreement with client.
• Undertake line management responsibilities for up to 6 direct reports including onboarding, development, performance management, and retention of team members to build a high-performing and engaged team
• Communicate relevant business updates, strategic objectives, and key information to the team in a timely and effective manner, ensuring clarity and alignment
• Ensure full compliance with people policies and procedures, proactively managing people-related risks to maintain a fair and safe work environment
• Create and maintain a working environment in which SYSTRA’s behavioural expectations are recognised and demonstrated through daily interactions with colleagues and clients. Actively lead by example by consistently role-modelling SYSTRA behaviours, recognising and celebrating team members who exemplify these behaviours, providing constructive feedback for improvement, and fostering a supportive environment that enables all colleagues to contribute and develop

Skills

MSc Transport Planning

Chartered Engineer

Staff leadership

Bid/tender development

Communication skills

Education

MSc Transport Planning & Engineering

Job description

SYSTRA UK & Ireland is seeking an Associate (Development Management) to lead the delivery of local plans and masterplanning, and to act as Project Director for DevMan projects. You will guide teams, manage budgets, and oversee planning applications, EIAs and design work to ensure quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, bid/tender experience, and the ability to collaborate across the D&I groups. Hybrid working arrangements are offered across the UK.