Job Search

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Project Director to lead the successful delivery of major roads and highways schemes. This senior role will oversee projects from early development and procurement through to construction, completion and handover, ensuring that programmes are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with agreed time, cost and quality objectives. You will provide strategic direction across a varied portfolio, working with clients, consultants, contractors, statutory bodies and other stakeholders to achieve successful outcomes.

Key responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining effective project governance, managing budgets and resources, monitoring programme performance, and identifying and mitigating commercial, technical and delivery risks. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, provide clear direction and support, and ensure that robust reporting and change-control processes are in place. The role will also involve overseeing procurement and contract administration, managing stakeholder expectations, supporting business development activity, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, health and safety requirements and environmental commitments.

Applicants should have substantial experience delivering complex roads, highways or transport infrastructure projects, ideally within a consultancy, client-side or contractor environment. A strong understanding of project management principles, construction processes, commercial management and relevant forms of contract is essential. You will be a confident communicator and collaborative leader, able to influence senior stakeholders and make sound decisions in a challenging and fast-moving environment. A degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering, construction, project management or a related discipline is expected, together with relevant professional membership or chartership. The successful candidate will demonstrate strategic thinking, strong financial awareness, excellent organisational skills and a proven record of delivering high-value infrastructure programmes.

We are seeking an experienced Associate Project Director to lead the successful delivery of major roads and highways projects from inception through to completion. This is a senior role for a confident project professional with strong technical, commercial and stakeholder management experience, capable of directing complex programmes in a highly regulated and delivery-focused environment. You will work closely with clients, consultants, contractors and public-sector partners to establish clear objectives, maintain momentum and achieve high standards of safety, quality, sustainability and value.

Your responsibilities will include leading multidisciplinary project teams, developing and managing project strategies, budgets, programmes and risk registers, and ensuring that delivery remains aligned with agreed scope and business objectives. You will oversee design development, procurement, construction and handover activities, providing effective governance and reporting throughout the project lifecycle. The role will also involve managing contractual and commercial matters, monitoring performance, resolving issues, and implementing robust change-control processes. You will build strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitate effective decision-making and provide clear, timely updates to senior leaders and project boards. A commitment to health and safety, environmental responsibility and continuous improvement will be essential.

Applicants should have substantial experience managing roads, highways or other major infrastructure projects, ideally within a consultancy, contractor, client or public-sector setting. You will need a strong understanding of project management principles, construction processes, relevant standards and contract forms, together with proven experience managing budgets, programmes, risk and multi-disciplinary teams. Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills are essential, as is the ability to make sound decisions in a demanding environment. A relevant degree or professional qualification in civil engineering, project management or a related discipline is desirable, and membership of an appropriate professional body would be advantageous. This role offers the opportunity to shape high-profile infrastructure improvements and make a lasting contribution to the communities and economies they serve.