Description
quality assurance
team management
bid development
fee management
client relations
technical leadership
As an Associate Director, you will have a considerable level of responsibility for your area of operation, taking the technical delivery role on project and bid presentations and contributing to technical leadership on multiple, large-scale, complex projects. On current work, you will always be looking for ways to add value beyond the project scope and help secure future work by developing relationships with clients and other design team professionals while working to understand their longer-term technical needs.
- Ensure quality standards and technical accuracy are delivered and manage and mitigate risks to business.
- Manage and prioritise the workload of a project team including specialist groups and effectively delegate, manage and check work undertaken by others.
- Promote the full range of services offered by Hoare Lea and contribute to bid preparation.
- Work with the project leader to help monitor fee expenditure, resources and work delivered.
- Find new opportunities for business growth and negotiate scope of Hoare Lea services and fee levels.
- Define and agree brief with Client, take ownership and consistently deliver profitable large and complex schemes.
- Responsible for managing a team Fee Turnover of around £1m per annum.
- Be responsible for dealing successfully with Clients and other professionals to foster and maintain good relationships and create future opportunities.
- Lead the development of the mechanical engineering team within the Birmingham office
- Provide support on financial management, invoicing, debtor chasing, fee variations and final account settlement on projects.
- Support in developing and leading a high-performing local team and contribute to staff development.
Requirements
leadership
chartered
technical
british standards
consultancy
communication
- Strong leadership to support and develop other engineers within the office
- Qualified and recognised in industry with Chartered status.
- Strong technical knowledge in the primary area of expertise and a good understanding of other disciplines.
- Conversant with relevant British Standards and previous consultancy experience.
- Ability to deal with difficult situations in a non-adversarial manner.
- Experience working in a multi-disciplinary environment, with excellent communication skills with both internal and external clients, and a team-based work approach.
- Excellent written and spoken English skills.d
Benefits
If there are adjustments or accommodations that we can put in place to help you participate and give your best at any stage of the recruitment process (whether relating to disability, neurodivergence or anything else) please let us know.
We are as committed to providing an environment where everyone can realise their unique potential. So, in joining Hoare Lea, you will experience a business that enriches your knowledge, supports your wellbeing, and welcomes your individuality. You’ll have the opportunity to participate in our 9-day fortnight scheme, thriving community groups, varied social and networking events, and extensive professional and technical development schemes. We also offer an extensive benefits package, including private medical cover, electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, stock options, and up to 30 days of annual leave.
Training + Development
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