Overview
SYSTRA is recruiting for an Associate / Associate Director to join the Birmingham, United Kingdom team. The role supports the delivery of a wide range of multi-disciplinary traffic, highways and infrastructure projects for public and private sector clients across the UK, including preliminary and detailed design for active travel projects, bus priority schemes, urban traffic management schemes and public realm enhancement projects. The role is based in Birmingham with flexibility for hybrid working and some office-based collaboration.
Responsibilities
* Function as Project Manager/Director for transport infrastructure design projects across the business
* Project manage schemes with control over project budgets
* Manage staff in the preparation of outline, preliminary and detailed design projects
* Client facing and lead a team of Engineers to deliver projects on time and to budget
* Oversee teams in the preparation of contract documents, tendering process, and construction phase of projects
* Ensure work produced is technically accurate and delivered in accordance with the appropriate standards
* Manage the production of scheme deliverables
* Review technical documents and reports and assist in the preparation of expressions of interest and tenders
* Staff development and mentoring
* Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation
* Consult with Sector Directors across D&I and the wider business to identify and secure opportunities
Profile / Skills (Qualifications)
* A relevant degree qualification with substantial experience working for a Design Consultancy
* Chartered Engineer ICE or CIHT
* Ability to form constructive, lasting relationships with clients and professional partners
* Understanding of highway design and engineering services for developments/active travel projects
* Successful record in Project Management, supporting clients through the tendering & award process
* Background of detailed Highway Design, preferably using industry-leading design software
* Experience of leading infrastructure development teams
* Engineering management of major transport infrastructure projects
* Technical coordination and integration of multi-discipline design inputs
* Preparation of preliminary and detailed design for highways, drainage, and infrastructure projects
* Ideally, demonstrable experience in active travel projects, bus priority schemes, urban traffic management schemes or public realm enhancement projects
* Mentoring staff and developing engineering capabilities across the business
* Support the Sector Director and the Infrastructure Resource manager to deliver D&I projects across consultancy
Why SYSTRA?
Our three core values—Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership—are at the heart of everything we do. We strive for technical excellence, teamwork both locally and internationally, and encourage innovative thinking. We offer clear pathways for career development, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits.
Flexibility & Inclusion
We offer hybrid working, with balance between home and in-office collaboration. We support flexible working to suit individual needs. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from a wide range of backgrounds. We provide wellbeing support, including the SYSTRA Wellness Programme, charitable days and social activities.
Adjustments during the application process
If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support you in your application or interview process, please email: [email protected] We guarantee to offer an interview to candidates with a disability who meet the minimum criteria.
How to apply
Apply to learn more about how SYSTRA can support your career journey.
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