Associate Director - Highway Design
Location: Birmingham (Midlands Office)
Reporting to: Board of Directors
We're pleased to be supporting a leading consultancy in their search for an Associate Director - Highway Design to join their newly established Midlands office. This is a key leadership role offering the opportunity to take ownership of a growing pipeline of highway design projects while shaping the culture and capabilities of a talented team.
With a strong technical foundation and a passion for delivering high-quality, practical highway solutions, you'll lead on project design, client engagement, and team development. This is an exciting time to join the business as it expands into the Midlands, offering real potential for career growth and strategic influence.
The Role
As Associate Director, you'll be responsible for overseeing and managing the design process across a range of highways projects. You'll work closely with the Board of Directors and senior leadership to drive project excellence, ensure commercial success, and build strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
路Lead the delivery of highway design projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and compliance with relevant standards and regulations.
路Support the growth of the Midlands office by developing client relationships and identifying new business opportunities.
路Oversee the preparation of technical designs, drawings, and reports - ensuring accuracy and high standards across all outputs.
路Provide leadership, mentoring, and technical oversight to junior staff, encouraging professional development and knowledge-sharing.
路Work closely with the wider senior management team to contribute to business planning, resource management, and strategic decision-making.
路Manage project budgets, fee proposals, and scopes of work to ensure financial targets are met.
路Maintain effective communication with clients, acting as a trusted point of contact and ensuring their expectations are exceeded.
路Support recruitment and retention efforts as the Midlands team grows.
What We're Looking For
路A degree-qualified highways engineer with a minimum of 6 years' experience in highway design (consultancy background preferred).
路Strong technical knowledge of UK highway design standards and relevant software packages.
路Proven ability to lead design teams and deliver complex projects to time and budget.
路Excellent communication skills and the confidence to represent the business in client meetings and industry forums.
路Ideally based within commuting distance of Birmingham, with the ability to attend the office regularly.
Why This Role?
路Be part of an exciting new chapter for a respected consultancy, helping shape the direction of a growing regional office.
路Take on a strategic leadership role with clear scope for progression.
路Work in a collaborative and supportive environment that values technical excellence and innovation.
路Competitive salary and benefits package.
If you're a driven highways professional ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Back to searchAssociate Director - Highway Design
Carrington West
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Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ
拢60,000 - 拢75,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Associate Director - Highway Design position is based in Birmingham and reports directly to the Board of Directors.
- This leadership role requires a degree-qualified highways engineer with a minimum of 6 years' experience in highway design, preferably in consultancy.
- The successful candidate will lead highway design projects, manage client relationships, and support the growth of the Midlands office.
- Key responsibilities include overseeing technical designs, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring project budgets and timelines are met.
- The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with significant opportunities for career growth and strategic influence.
