Associate Director

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 Solutions
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