Highways Design Manager - Principal / Associate Engineer

Overview

Lead design and delivery of major highway D&B projects, managing teams and client relations

Key Responsibilities

• bid acquisition
• project delivery
• technical standards
• client satisfaction
• mentoring
• governance

Tasks

-Develop a collaborative contractor lead culture and delivery approach across project teams supply chain and partners -Enhance client satisfaction -Lead acquisition and delivery of profitable projects in line with agreed strategies -Contribute to major project bids security our right to win, delivering customer needs and a viable commercial strategy -Develop trusted relationships with our key and new contractor partners and their customers, such as National Highways, Local Authorities -Deliver to budget, programme and quality in all cases -Undertake project reviews to foster learning and continuous improvement -Coach and mentor Early Career Professionals -Work with the Market Portfolio Managers to maintain a high level of technical capability including the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges and the Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Works -Work in collaboration with Account Leads and Client Directors to position for and capture major bid opportunities in the roads market -Supporting the Project Director and Project Managers through leadership and strong governance

Requirements

• civil engineering
• chartered
• design-build
• dmrb
• project management
• stakeholder management

What You Bring

-You will have experience of project contractual, financial and programme management and the development of collaborative working relationships across multi-disciplinary teams -Demonstrable organisational skills and approach to work to manage inputs from various disciplines and professionals -You have capabilities to meet tight schedules and targets and as well as coach, develop and mentor team members in their professional development. Due to the nature of our work, you are flexible to travel to client sites or alternative offices when required, possibly for extended periods of time -You will possess a full awareness of Health & Safety legislation and how it is applied to the design and construction process with the highways sector -Degree in Civil Engineering (or a related subject) -As a seasoned highways professional, you have a successful track record of delivering major highway projects in a D&B environment. Through your career, you will have acquired strong skills in design and construction techniques -You have the ability to deliver in the demanding D&B environment and demonstrate relationship skills to deal with potential conflicting client needs, including resolution of complex on-site design/construction issues -Experience delivering cost-effective and innovative major highways projects acting at a level expected of a Project Director, Manager or Design/Technical Lead -Chartered with a professional institution such as ICE or CIHT (or equivalent) -You are able to communicate targets and priorities to staff, clients and partners as well as communicate in a variety of media in an effective and professional manner with relevant parties -Significant experience applying road design standards (Design Manual for Roads and Bridges – DMRB) and specifications (e.g. Manual of Contract Documents for Highways Work – MCHW) -Experience of D&B projects for National Highways -Ability to develop strong professional relationships with clients and partners -Experience overseeing large project teams

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Benefits

-Ability to flex your salary to opt into a wide range of health benefits, many of which can be extended to your family too. -A minimum of 33-35 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays and dependent on level, with the ability to buy or sell leave through our flexible benefits programme. -Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues. -Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues. -Up to five additional days leave are provided for those with significant caring responsibilities, two of which are paid. -Our shared parental leave matches maternity leave meaning we pay up to 24 weeks at full pay. -Variety of employee saving schemes and discounts from high-street retailers. -Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave, and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave. -A broad range of opportunities to enhance both technical and soft skills through mentoring, formal training, and self-development options. -Health cash plan to support you with every day health costs and treatments. -Primary annual professional institution subscription. -Life assurance equal up to 4 x your basic salary, with an option to increase the level of cover to 6 x your salary. -Holiday entitlement increased to a minimum of 35 days after 5 years’ service. -A variety of wellbeing support is available through our comprehensive wellbeing program, including access for you and your family. -We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%. -Our income protection scheme provides a financial benefit, as well as absence and return to work support due to long-term illness or injury. -As an independently owned business we share the financial success of the business with all our colleagues in various ways including annual bonus schemes. -Flexible benefits, including increased life assurance cover, critical illness insurance, payroll saving and will writing.

About Mott Macdonald

-Delivering complex projects that require both technical expertise and strategic vision. -Design of major infrastructure and transport systems. -Specializing in sustainable solutions to address challenges and capitalize on opportunities. -History built on innovation and forward-thinking engineering, consistently delivering impactful results.

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-no skilled worker visa sponsorship offered; only candidates eligible for alternative uk immigration routes may apply.