Associate Director – Highways Infrastructure Manchester | Consultancy Client £72,000 - £80,000 (DOE) 37.5 hours per week Permanent An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Director to join a growing consultancy as part of their expanding North West team, based in central Manchester. The role will focus on the delivery of major public-sector funded highway infrastructure projects across the North West and Yorkshire, with a strong emphasis on early-stage pre-contract project management. You will take a lead role in project delivery, client management, and team leadership, while also contributing to the regional business development strategy and management of key client accounts. Responsibilities Lead the delivery of major public-sector highway infrastructure projects Oversee early-stage, pre-contract project management activities Manage project programmes, budgets, and commercial considerations Develop consultant briefs and manage large, multidisciplinary project teams Chair and lead project meetings Liaise with statutory stakeholders (e.g. National Highways, Network Rail, Environment Agency) Produce bespoke project documentation, including procurement, land acquisition, and PR & communications strategies Support senior regional management with opportunity development and client account managementRequirements Essential: Proven experience delivering highway infrastructure projects fo...