Associate Director Infrastructure Engineer in North West

Energy Jobline CVL; Noordwes; On-site; ZAR 1,998,000 - 2,886,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Manchester seeks an experienced Civil Engineering leader to guide and grow the civil design team. You will shape project delivery through strong technical leadership and close collaboration with senior management.

As a client-facing lead, you will develop relationships, lead bid activities, oversee quality and standards, and manage resources and finances to ensure successful outcomes for complex civil projects.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and technical experience within civil engineering design teams.
• Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Commercial awareness with experience in bid support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate civil engineering design activities.
• Work closely with the Structures Director and London Civils Management on project delivery.
• Act as a client-facing representative, developing and maintaining relationships.
• Lead civils business development through work winning, proposals and bid submissions.
• Oversee technical quality, standards and regulatory compliance across project delivery.
• Support the financial management of projects, including resource planning and team performance monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

My client is on the lookout for insightful, talented, and imaginative people to join their practice. As an Employee Owned Trust, they are committed to the development and success of staff and maintaining the ethos of the practice. If you want to be part of a creative, friendly, and dynamic team, then I want to hear from you.

About The Role :

They are currently seeking an experienced Civil Engineering professional to lead and grow their Civil Engineering team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong technical expertise with leadership ability, and who is keen to play a key role in the continued development of a supportive and welcoming team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate civil engineering design activities
• Work closely with the Structures Director and London Civils Management on project delivery
• Act as a client-facing representative, developing and maintaining strong working relationships
• Lead civils business development through work winning, proposals and bid submissions
• Oversee technical quality, standards and regulatory compliance across project delivery
• Support the financial management of projects, including resource planning and team performance monitoring

The Ideal Candidate :

• Proven leadership and technical experience within civil engineering design teams
• Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams
• Commercial awareness, with experience in business development and bid support
• Sound understanding of technical standards, quality assurance and regulatory requirements
• Strong organisational and financial management skills, including resource planning and team performance monitoring
• Proactive, professional and confident in a leadership role