Associate (Roads)

b Overview /b p In this role, you will provide technical leadership for road design teams and drive delivery to agreed quality, time, and budget. You will oversee multi-disciplinary projects, mentor junior staff, and build trusted client relationships to advance transport schemes. You’ll contribute to the Roads team’s goals within a global engineering firm that prioritizes innovation, integrity and inclusion. This is a hands-on leadership position with a meaningful impact on infrastructure and communities. /p b Pay / Benefits /b ul li work-life balance /li li hybrid working policy /li li flexible working arrangements /li li gymflex scheme /li li Thrive health and wellbeing programme /li li Virtual GP and menopause support /li /ul b Responsibilities /b ul li Provide technical leadership to design teams and mentor junior members /li li Oversee multi-disciplinary highway projects, managing budget and value /li li Engage directly with clients to manage expectations and advise strategically /li li Undertake technical preparation, review, and checking of deliverables /li li Collaborate with Roads and wider Transport Infrastructure teams to meet objectives /li li Lead design drawing production, standard details, specifications, and bill of quantities; support tender packages /li li Ensure compliance with Health Safety, Environmental legislation, and internal QA standards /li li Coordinate team resources and assign roles to optimise project delivery /li li Support change programmes and contribute to process improvements /li li Ensure adherence to relevant design codes and contract documentation guidance /li /ul b Key requirements /b ul li Broad project experience in civil engineering with emphasis on highways /li li Ability to lead one or more design disciplines for highway-related projects /li li Experience with contract document preparation or contract administration/site supervision (Public Works Contracts) /li li Proficiency with design software including Autodesk Civils 3D, Bentley OpenRoads Designer, InfoDrainage and/or PDS /li li Strong client/stakeholder management and interpersonal skills /li li Proven ability to motivate others and drive change; supportive leadership style /li li Chartered Civil Engineer or Incorporated Engineer with substantial post-qualification experience /li li Commercial and strategic capability with a track record of winning/delivering new business opportunities /li li Understanding of design codes such as DMRB, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, and local authority guidance /li li Experience with Designers Duties under CDM regulations /li li Ability to communicate potential impacts on programme, cost, and quality /li /ul ul li Leadership and people management /li li Communication and stakeholder management /li li Change leadership and collaborative mindset /li li Autodesk Civils 3D /li li Bentley OpenRoads Designer /li li InfoDrainage /li /ul