Regional Director - Highways

Posted 20 July 2022
Salary £90k - 95k per year
LocationManchester
Job type Permanent - Full Time
Discipline Highways, Transport & Infrastructure
ReferenceJO0000035126
Contact NameZubair Ahmed

Job description

Are you an experienced Technical Director looking for a step up?
 
Are you a Regional Director looking for a change?
 
My client is one of the fastest growing consultancies in the UK, who are looking to bring in a Regional Director to help promote and drive the growth of the business across the North.
 
 
The Role
·Work collaboratively to develop and implement strategic and regional business plans;
·Promote the professional services offered to clients and framework managers within the region, and work together with other directors and account managers to diversify the Client and service share
·Develop new business opportunities and long-term partnerships.
·Contribute to the effective development and management of annual budgets and ensure compliance with the business unit's financial and performance targets and indicators through the effective monitoring and leadership of people and projects;
·Maintain and improve financial performance (chargeable hours, margins etc) and comply with financial metrics including sales targets, invoicing schedules, WIP and AR
·Identify and manage project resources within and across the business unit, including the supervision and development of multidisciplinary and multi-location teams to ensure customer satisfaction;
·Ensure individuals and teams operate in compliance with relevant industry legislation and design standards, and internal quality management systems and procedures and ensure fit for purpose processes are in place to support regional service delivery;
·Provide analysis, advice and support to resolve problems and enhance business and operational performance
·Demonstrate exceptional leadership and direction to ensure the maintenance of professional standards and high levels of motivation and commitment
·Provide interdisciplinary coordination, determine project needs, and participate in inter-office coordination with other stakeholders and project teams;
 
The Ideal Candidate
·Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or equivalent;
·12+ years experience delivering relevant technical services within the Built Environment;
·Chartered Status with a recognised professional Institution (ICE, CIHT or equivalent)
·Knowledge and experience operating within a matrix model;
·Demonstrable experience developing and leading opportunity pursuits, business development and account management and experience developing lasting Client relationships;
·Knowledge and experience of effective people leadership initiatives including Equality, Inclusion and Diversification
·Demonstrable experience of programme and project management including experience of value and change management;
·Knowledge and experience of financial management for significant project and programme values
·Knowledge and experience of relevant industry wide technical design standards, legislation, codes, specifications and contracts including NEC
·Knowledge and experience managing large teams and significant budgets at senior level
 
 
What you need to do now: 
 
If you are interested in this role and fit the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy please click APPLY NOW or contact Zubair Ahmed at Carrington West for more information on 02393 876065.
 
FOOTNOTE:
If you feel that you are right for this job technically, but the rate, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for jobs very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.
 
Even if you are happy in your current job for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Traffic & Parking professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Our specialist team has a combined 70+ years' experience in this market. Please call Zubair at Carrington West on 02393 876065 for more information.
 
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