Technical Director – Flood & Water Management

Technical Director (Transport & Development Planning)

Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe. Our approach to integrated design produces award winning results that have won significant industry recognition and includes being awarded CIHT’s Employer of the Year in 2021.

Due to the growth of our transport and development planning team, we have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Director to join our business in our Manchester office. This is a full-time permanent role.

Reporting to the Regional Director, the Technical Director will provide leadership, governance, and direction, and contribute to the success of business plan and strategies. In addition, ensuring that the aspirations and needs of stakeholders are met including our customers, internal clients, and our employees.

Role & Responsibilities

* Working in collaboration with the Regional Director, you will develop and implement our strategic plan for the transport and development planning service.
* Be responsible for managing and developing the parking offer within the West region.
* Manage project resources within the business unit, including the supervision and development of multidisciplinary and multi-location teams.
* Promote the professional services offered by Project Centre to clients within the region and work together with other directors and account managers to develop new business opportunities.
* Develop and direct business growth initiatives to grow and diversify the Client and service offering.
* Ensure customer satisfaction and develop long-term partnerships.
* Contribute to the effective development and management of annual budgets.
* Ensure individuals and teams operate in compliance with relevant industry legislation and design standards, quality management systems and procedures.
* Provide interdisciplinary coordination, determine project needs, and participate in inter-office coordination of other stakeholders on small, medium, and large-scale projects.
* Consistently demonstrate the behaviours expected of a senior professional, guide others and ensure the values and culture of Project Centre is embedded in our business unit.

What we are looking for

* Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical discipline

* Chartered Status with a recognised professional Institution (ICE, CIHT or equivalent)

* 10 – 15 years’ experience delivering relevant technical and professional services.

* Proven leadership skills, ability to work under pressure, and deliver efficient financial performance.

* Knowledge and experience operating within a matrix model.

* Self-starter with the ability to analyse complex situations, develop options and successfully promote solutions quickly.

* Well-developed written and oral communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

* Experience developing and leading opportunity pursuits, business and account management and experience establishing and developing Client relationships.

* Knowledge and experience of effective people leadership initiatives including Equality, Inclusion and Diversification

* Demonstrable experience of project management including experience of change management.

What you will get in return

* £Negotiable and subject to experience

* 27 annual leave days plus bank holidays

* Private Health Care

* Continuous training and development

* Flexible working policy

* Yearly Professional Membership of your choice

* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package NB subject to eligibility criteria.

* Staff benefits designed to suit your lifestyle, from discounts on high street and online shopping to travel, socialising and wellbeing.

* Pension Scheme

If this sounds like the job for you, please apply….

New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change.

We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we’ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.