Job Detail

Associate Director

• Field: Public Sector
• Deadline: 2026-03-24 12:03
• Manchester, Greater Manchester

Associate Director - Highways Infrastructure

Location: Manchester

Salary up to 80k

The Role

An established consultancy is seeking an Associate Director to support the delivery of major public sector highway infrastructure projects across the North West and Yorkshire. Based in the Manchester office, you will lead projects through early-stage and pre-contract phases, manage programmes and budgets, and work closely with public sector clients and statutory stakeholders.

You will also contribute to business growth, support key client relationships, and lead multi-disciplinary project teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead delivery of public sector highway infrastructure projects
Manage programmes, budgets, and commercial performance
Oversee pre-contract and early-stage project activities
Liaise with clients, consultants, and statutory bodies
Chair project meetings and manage multi-disciplinary teams

About You

Proven experience delivering highway infrastructure projects for public sector clients
Strong pre-contract project management background
Good understanding of UK planning processes
Experience managing consultants and stakeholders
Knowledge of NEC contracts, risk, and cost management desirable
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

What's on Offer

Competitive salary + benefits
Hybrid and flexible working
Opportunity to work on high-profile, complex infrastructure schemes
Clear progression within a growing businessApplicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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