The Vacancy
SCP Transport & Infrastructure is a leading independent consultancy delivering intelligent, sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions across the UK. We partner with national private and public sector clients on complex, multi‑site infrastructure and development projects, combining technical excellence with a practical, delivery‑focused approach.
We are looking for a technically strong Civil Infrastructure professional with project delivery experience to join our growing Leeds team. This role is ideally suited to someone with a background in highways or civil infrastructure design engineering who has progressed into project leadership or project management responsibilities. You will lead the delivery of multiple concurrent infrastructure projects for national clients, managing competing priorities, fast‑paced programmes and multidisciplinary teams.
The Role
You will take ownership of projects from initial engagement with the client to formulating a fee proposal, supporting an instruction and then through the design stage to completion, ensuring delivery is commercially successful, technically robust and aligned with client expectations.
Working closely with internal design teams, clients and external stakeholders, you will manage multiple live projects simultaneously, maintaining momentum across programmes while balancing quality, budget and resource requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Project & Technical Delivery
* Lead the successful delivery of highways and civil infrastructure projects across all project stages
* Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and oversee project outputs
* Manage project programmes, deliverables, approvals and technical reviews
* Ensure projects are delivered efficiently, commercially and to agreed deadlines
* Identify and manage project risks, programme constraints and changing client priorities
* Support technical problem solving and delivery decision‑making
Client & Stakeholder Management
* Act as a key point of contact for national and multi‑site clients
* Build strong, proactive working relationships with clients and stakeholders
* Lead project meetings and communicate progress, risks and solutions clearly
* Support the development of long‑term client relationships and repeat business
Commercial & Operational Management
* Manage project budgets, forecasting, WIP and invoicing
* Prepare fee proposals and contribute to bids and tenders
* Coordinate resources across multiple projects and competing deadlines
* Support workload planning and team utilisation
* Manage sub‑consultants and supplier appointments where required
About You
* A background in civil infrastructure or highways design engineering
* Experience delivering highways, infrastructure or development‑led projects within a consultancy environment
* Strong project coordination or project management experience
* Experience managing multiple concurrent projects for national or multi‑site clients
* The ability to work at pace, manage conflicting priorities and maintain attention to detail
* Strong commercial awareness and client management capability
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Desirable
* Chartered / Incorporate or working towards Chartership / Incorporated status
* Experience with development infrastructure, highways design or transport infrastructure schemes
* Knowledge of consultancy project delivery processes and commercial management
Why Join SCP
* Work on varied, high‑profile infrastructure projects across the UK
* Join a growing consultancy with a collaborative and supportive culture
* Genuine opportunities for progression and professional development
* Flexible and hybrid working
* Competitive salary and benefits package including 8% pension contribution
EEO Statement
We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations and those with disabilities. We welcome a diverse workforce and provide workplace adjustments where needed.
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