Associate / Associate Director at Systra Uk & Ireland in Newcastle, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

design delivery

technical coordination

project management

budget control

client liaison

team mentoring

Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation
Oversee teams in the preparation of contract documents, tendering process, and construction phase of projects
Support the Sector Director and the Infrastructure Resource manager to deliver D&I projects across consultancy
Preparation of preliminary and detailed design for highways, drainage, and infrastructure projects.
Project Manage schemes with control over project budgets
Review technical documents and reports and assist in the preparation of expressions of interest and tenders
Technical co-ordination and integration of multi-discipline design inputs
Manage the production of scheme deliverables
Understand the process and drive the provision of highway design and engineering services for
Engineering management of major transport infrastructure projects
Ensure work produced is technically accurate and delivered in accordance with the appropriate standards
Client facing and lead a team of Engineers to deliver projects on time and to budget.
Consult with Sector Directors across D&I and the wider business to identify and secure opportunities
Manage staff in the preparation of outline, preliminary and detailed design projects.
Function as Project Manager/Director for transport infrastructure design projects across the business,
Mentoring staff and developing engineering capabilities across the business

Requirements

chartered engineer

highway design

project management

active travel

team leadership

client relations

The ability to form constructive, lasting relationships with clients and professional partners
A relevant degree qualification with substantial experience working for a Design Consultancy.
Experience of leading infrastructure development teams
Ideally, demonstrable experience in active travel projects, bus priority schemes, urban traffic management schemes or public realm enhancement projects.
Chartered Engineer ICE or CIHT
A background of detailed Highway Design preferably using industry leading design software.
Successful record in Project Management, supporting clients through the tendering & award process

Benefits

Staff development and mentoring

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

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Visa Sponsorship

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Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Specializing in large-scale transport projects, the company works on both rail and urban system designs.
SYSTRA has a rich history of shaping transportation networks, including high-profile projects like Crossrail and HS2.
The company is involved in a broad range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and water resources.
Known for pioneering innovations, SYSTRA’s projects often push the boundaries of what is possible in transport engineering.
The firm works across the UK and Ireland, contributing significantly to the development of sustainable urban mobility solutions.

Culture + Values

Excellence – Rooted in our engineering culture, excellence is both an objective and a way of working throughout our business.
Connected teams – We achieve the best results through teamwork. We connect and coordinate our multi‑disciplinary teams to respond to the most complex challenges.
Bold leadership – We anticipate and embrace change. Our projects profoundly transform communities.

Environment + Sustainability

Part of the UN Race to Zero initiative.
ISO 45001 certified for health, safety, and environmental management.
Membership in Sustainability West Midlands: developing SBTi carbon net-zero-by-2050 targets, forming a Carbon Task Force, appointing Sustainability Lead, delivering Carbon Literacy Training, aligning to UN SDG Goals, and supporting sustainability initiatives across social purpose, climate action, responsible business, and environmental stewardship.

Inclusion & Diversity

Set clear strategic DEI goals (e.g., diversity programs encouraging applications from a wide range of people).
Partnerships supporting gender diversity goals, working with universities and external organizations.
Implemented neurodiversity support in offices (e.g., hands-on tools like Lego to aid neurodiverse engineers).

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SYSTRA expands its footprint in Newcastle upon Tyne

Role

Description

design delivery

technical coordination

project management

budget control

client liaison

team mentoring

Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, and environmental legislation
Oversee teams in the preparation of contract documents, tendering process, and construction phase of projects
Support the Sector Director and the Infrastructure Resource manager to deliver D&I projects across consultancy
Preparation of preliminary and detailed design for highways, drainage, and infrastructure projects.
Project Manage schemes with control over project budgets
Review technical documents and reports and assist in the preparation of expressions of interest and tenders
Technical co-ordination and integration of multi-discipline design inputs
Manage the production of scheme deliverables
Understand the process and drive the provision of highway design and engineering services for
Engineering management of major transport infrastructure projects
Ensure work produced is technically accurate and delivered in accordance with the appropriate standards
Client facing and lead a team of Engineers to deliver projects on time and to budget.
Consult with Sector Directors across D&I and the wider business to identify and secure opportunities
Manage staff in the preparation of outline, preliminary and detailed design projects.
Function as Project Manager/Director for transport infrastructure design projects across the business,
Mentoring staff and developing engineering capabilities across the business

Requirements

chartered engineer

highway design

project management

active travel

team leadership

client relations

The ability to form constructive, lasting relationships with clients and professional partners
A relevant degree qualification with substantial experience working for a Design Consultancy.
Experience of leading infrastructure development teams
Ideally, demonstrable experience in active travel projects, bus priority schemes, urban traffic management schemes or public realm enhancement projects.
Chartered Engineer ICE or CIHT
A background of detailed Highway Design preferably using industry leading design software.
Successful record in Project Management, supporting clients through the tendering & award process

Benefits

Staff development and mentoring

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Associate / Associate Director

Systra Uk & Ireland

Associate / Associate Director

Systra Uk & Ireland

Description

design delivery

technical coordination

project management

budget control

client liaison

team mentoring

Requirements

chartered engineer

highway design

project management

active travel

team leadership

client relations

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

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Description

design delivery

technical coordination

project management

budget control

client liaison

team mentoring

Requirements

chartered engineer

highway design

project management

active travel

team leadership

client relations

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

60+ Years

Experience in Engineering

Demonstrates long-standing expertise and contribution to the engineering sector.

Increased proportion of women

Gender Diversity Progress

The company reported a significant increase in the proportion of women in their workforce through targeted graduate recruitment and partnerships with external organizations.

2035

Carbon-Net Zero Goal

Aiming to become verified carbon-net zero by 2035 through effective climate action.

37%

Operational Emissions Reduction

Achieved a 37% reduction in operational emissions between the last reporting years.