Job Description
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 management
Requirements Essential:
* Proven experience delivering highway infrastructure projects for public sector clients
* Strong pre-contract project management experience
* Sound understanding of key commercial and contractual project issues
* Knowledge of the UK planning process (EIA, ES, discharge of conditions)
* Experience managing programmes and budgets
* Confident stakeholder engagement and communication skills
* Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
Desirable:
* Knowledge of the NEC suite of contracts
* Experience in cost and risk management
* Understanding of government or combined authority funding processes
* Familiarity with WebTAG, DMRB, or similar government guidance
* Knowledge of land acquisition processes, including CPO
* Awareness of procurement legislation and project governance
What’s on offer
* Competitive salary, dependent on experience
* Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
* Private medical insurance and enhanced pension scheme
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional loyalty days
* Life assurance and company sick pay
* Access to wellbeing, mental health, and GP services
* Learning & development support and structured career progression
* Employee benefits platform, cycle to work scheme, and volunteering days
Contact For further details or to apply, please contact:James Glover Service Care Solutions01772 208967
james.glover@servicecare.org.uk