Associate (Highways, Development & Infrastructure

Position: Associate (Highways, Development & Infrastructure)
Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context The primary role of an Associate (HIghways, Development & Infrastructure) is to utilise substantial experience to win and deliver projects safely and in accordance with the divisional controls for bidding and revenue and margin delivery on projects, primarily for our Highways, Development & Infrastructure team, but working collaboratively across teams and projects as required.

The role will form part of an existing team already delivering a varied programme of highway and transportation schemes for a wide range of public and private sector clients across both the local and strategic highway networks. It will focus on development infrastructure projects from feasibility through to detailed design including highway design and drainage design, associated technical and statutory authority approvals.

Missions/Main Duties You will be responsible for managing and leading designs on mid-large scale projects, whilst also inputting and assisting in delivery, budgets, resourcing, planning, and programming on other projects with the senior team.

Preparation of technical outputs, coordinating with other disciplines and represent the team internally and externally (Drawings, Specifications, Cost Estimates, Contract Documents and Technical Reports);

Responsible for the financial, technical and project management control of the civil engineering aspects of projects of various sizes.

Delegate to, manage and direct less experienced Engineers and Technicians involved on projects.

Support the development of less experienced Engineers Responsible for all stages of highway designs (adoptable or non-adoptable) ensuring compliance with appropriate standards (DMRB, MCHW, MfS, TSM, Local Authority guides, etc)
Design and detail highway and drainage infrastructure.

Liaising with relevant project teams to ensure designs are fully co-ordinated.

Liaising with other construction professionals in the development of designs

Preparation and pricing of scope/briefs, proposals, and deliverables for new projects

Identify, develop and maintain relationships with clients and understand ultimate objectives and desired outcomes for each project, effectively managing client expectations,Ensure successful project delivery to time, cost, quality and other contractual requirements  Make presentations to clients, third parties and colleagues as appropriate

Attend meetings with clients as required to effectively support project delivery and business development

Undertake site visits to monitor the progress of works against specifications, and highlight issues to the contractor, client and/or (internal or external) project manager as necessary.

Undertake line management responsibilities for up to 6 direct reports including onboarding, development, performance management, and retention of team members to build a high-performing and engaged team Communicate relevant business updates, strategic objectives, and key information to the team in a timely and effective manner, ensuring clarity and alignment

Ensure full compliance with people policies and procedures, proactively managing people-related risks to maintain a fair and safe work environment

Create and maintain a working environment in which SYSTRA’s behavioural expectations are recognised and demonstrated through daily interactions with colleagues and clients. Actively lead by example by consistently role-modelling SYSTRA behaviours, recognising and celebrating team members who exemplify these behaviours,…