Associate Director / Director of Civil Engineering

Job summary An exciting opportunity for an established highways and traffic engineering manager to join a well established engineering consultancy in London thats experience rapid growth. Key skills required for this role Highways Engineering, Traffic Engineering, People Management, Bids and Tenders, Stakeholder engagement, Project Delivery Important Proven experience of Managing Highways and Traffic engineering divisions Job description Opportunity: Our client is seeking an Associate Director or Director - Infrastructure Engineer with experience in the Highways Sector to be part of our growing and vibrant team working on exciting highway projects. The key elements of the role are to lead highways and infrastructure design projects, supported by our growing team of engineers, represent the company as a technical expert, contribute strongly to winning work and delivering projects safely, efficiently and effectively. The role offers hybrid working with 2-3 days office based.You will be responsible for projects, delivery, budgets, resourcing, planning and programming whilst also reviewing quality and leading the preparation of technical outputs, coordinating with other disciplines and represent the business internally and externally.Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities: Responsible directly to the Head of Department for the financial, technical and project management control of the civil engineering aspects of small to large projects.Actively contribute to work winning activities and project pipelineIdentify, develop and maintain relationships with main client contactsDirect/manage/approve complex high value proposalsTake commercial responsibility for projectsEnsure successful project delivery to time, cost, quality and other contractual requirements Work with clients to understand ultimate objectives and desired outcomes for each projectEnsure overall client satisfaction targets are metMake presentations to clients, third parties and colleagues as appropriateLiaise with architects, clients and other professionals whilst carrying out duties and at all times represent the practice in a professional and courteous way.Delegate to, manage and direct Engineers and Technicians involved on projects.Responsible for technical design quality on the projects they are managing.Demonstrate strong leadership qualities and be self-motivated.Undertake site visits to monitor the progress of works against specifications, and highlight issues to the contractor, client and/or (internal or external) project manager as necessary.Develop and supervise junior Engineers in the teamLiaising with other construction professionals in the development of designs Skills and Attributes: Chartered member of the ICE/CIHTExtensive knowledge and experience of delivering highway & drainage design; S278/38 Approval process and Water Authority Sections 104, 116 and 185 agreements.Experience of highway technical design on major and minor projects including a good understanding of design principles and the ability to practically apply them, knowledge of standard engineering practices and a demonstrable understanding of Health and Safety including CDMMust be IT literate with excellent knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil3D and Microdrainage or similar and other civil engineering packages to design and detail highway and drainage infrastructure and other civil engineering requirements on residential, commercial, and industrial developments.Knowledge of DMRB, MCHW, MfS, TSM, LA guides, etc and their applicationsA wide range of experience including working with housing developers is preferableAbility to determine appropriate solution with innovation and valueKnowledge of and engagement with the civil engineering industryExcellent communications skills to be capable of communicating effectively with colleagues and clients along with managing client expectations, and communications/relationships with external design teamsAbility to mentor and supervise more junior colleagues;Ability to work collaboratively with a range of project stakeholdersExcellent written skills along with the preparation of technical reports and fee proposalsStrong interpersonal skillsAdaptable, self-motivated, enthusiastic, and hard workingDesire to self-progress An excellent benefits package will be offered to the successful applicant which will include; Competitive SalaryPrivate HealthcareWorkplace PensionTraining and DevelopmentSponsorship of Professional MembershipEligibility for a performance related bonus Share manages this role Matchtech is a STEM Recruitment Specialist, with over 35 years’ experience