Associate Director - Highways Design

Associate Director – Highways Design (Birmingham) We are working with a highly respected consultancy who deliver a complete, integrated approach to Transport Planning and Highways Design. With established offices across the UK and a growing presence in the Midlands, they support a diverse mix of public and private sector clients, including nationally recognised commercial developers. This forward-thinking business provides comprehensive solutions across development transport planning, S278/38 highways scheme design, drainage, environmental planning, implementation and operation. Their success is reflected in a strong portfolio of projects delivered throughout the UK. A key part of their culture is the belief that people are their greatest asset. They foster a supportive, inclusive and collaborative environment where professional growth is encouraged through training, mentorship and career progression opportunities. They are now seeking an Associate Director – Highways Design to join their expanding Birmingham team. This is a pivotal role where you\’ll take the lead on managing and delivering the design process for a variety of schemes, ensuring projects are completed on time, to budget and to a high standard. If you\’re ready for a new challenge in a company that values creativity, excellence and progression, this could be an excellent next step. Key Responsibilities ·Lead and manage the delivery of highways designs within programme and budget. ·Allocate resources effectively, ensuring the team is focused on priority tasks. ·Prepare and manage project budgets, monitor costs and ensure financial accountability. ·Act as the primary contact for clients, stakeholders and project partners. ·Manage stakeholder expectations and maintain effective communication throughout the project lifecycle. ·Ensure designs comply with MCHW, DMRB, local authority guidance and statutory requirements. ·Check, review and authorise design information and reports, providing constructive feedback. ·Collaborate with senior management teams across offices and disciplines. ·Promote innovation and continuous improvement within the design team. ·Ensure compliance with Health & Safety legislation, CDM Regulations and risk management best practice. Essential Experience & Skills ·Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate teams on complex workloads. ·Strong resource management skills and a track record of delivering projects to budget and programme. ·Robust technical knowledge and experience across highways design. ·Hands-on experience of mentoring and developing junior engineers/designers. ·Sound knowledge of highways technical documents within the DMRB. ·Experience in preparing and managing contract documents for highways projects. ·Ability to advise clients on technical issues at a senior level. ·Proficiency in Civils 3D CAD and experience in highway drainage design using Causeway Flow/PDS. Desirable ·Chartered Engineer status. ·Full UK driving licence. Benefits ·Competitive salary (DOE) ·Profit share bonus ·Annual and on-the-spot bonuses ·Healthcare cash plan (including dental and optical) ·Flexible working initiatives ·Paid membership to a professional institution (CIHT, ICE, etc.) ·Subsidised social events ·Salary sacrifice car scheme ·…and more