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Associate Highways Engineer, North West, UK

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North West, UK, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

Job Reference:

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22

Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

A national, multi-disciplinary consultancy is looking to fill an Associate Director position within their Highways & Transportation team. The role is based in Manchester City Centre, with at least two days a week in the office and the rest at home.

As an Associate Director, you will lead a team of engineers and technicians to deliver various Local Authority projects across the North West. While you won't be involved in hands-on technical design, you must demonstrate expert knowledge and experience to manage your team and ensure proper scheme delivery. You should also have experience liaising with clients to deliver projects and winning new work.

Previous projects include Goldington Road in Bedford, Bolton Road in Bury, bus lanes across the North East, among others from Local Authority Frameworks.

This role offers a competitive salary, a 35-hour workweek, and excellent benefits.

Associate Director responsibilities:

• Manage client relationships to secure work
• Negotiate fee proposals
• Manage projects aligning with client expectations and internal priorities
• Control project finances
• Communicate effectively with colleagues
• Update knowledge on relevant technical, legal, and policy changes
• Manage and develop team members
• Develop effective solutions using personal judgment and initiative
• Maintain professional development
• Provide guidance on quality and technical issues
• Seek to add value to all projects

If interested, contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester for more details. Calibre Search promotes workplace equality and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation, or age. We act as both an employment agency and employment business.