Regional Director Infrastructure - South and Southeast

Regional Growth Director Infrastructure - South and London Southeast

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Our Infrastructure business is seeking a Regional Growth Director to drive strategic growth across the South and London Southeast Infrastructure Business.

In This Role, You Will

• Secure high-impact projects that shape the future of infrastructure in the region.
• Build and strengthen relationships with key clients, particularly in the private sector.
• Align and inspire internal teams to deliver exceptional outcomes.
• Influence the direction of the business, balancing immediate priorities with long-term growth.

Reporting Line

Reports to the Regional Business Leader (RBL) and collaborates with Strategic Growth & BD Lead, National Discipline Directors, Public Sector Frameworks Lead, Market Sector Leads, and Key Account Managers.

About You

You’re a dynamic and strategic leader with a proven track record in business development and client relationship management within the infrastructure sector with a particular focus on the private sector
, land development, new town and mixed‑use projects.

You combine strong commercial acumen with the ability to inspire and lead multidisciplinary teams toward shared business growth objectives. You have a deep understanding of private developers and investors, and are skilled at nurturing long‑term, trusted relationships that drive repeat business and sustainable success.

You’re confident engaging at a senior level, both internally and externally, with a reputation for building strong partnerships and credibility among private sector clients. You have a proven ability to identify, prioritise, and secure major opportunities that deliver lasting value for clients and the business.

You’ll Bring

• Extensive experience in civil infrastructure or related consultancy environments, with a solid understanding of market dynamics and client drivers across the South and London Southeast region.
• Demonstrated success in leading business development strategies, winning major pursuits, and consistently achieving growth targets.
• Strong client management expertise, including developing and nurturing key accounts, building strategic partnerships, and delivering exceptional client satisfaction.
• A strong focus on private sector clients, including land development, new town schemes, and private development projects, with a well‑established reputation and presence among key private developers.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to inspire, align, and coach teams to deliver shared goals effectively.
• A forward‑thinking mindset, capable of balancing immediate operational priorities with long‑term strategic growth initiatives.
• A proactive approach to identifying new opportunities, driving innovation, and influencing positive change within the business.
• Motivation to shape the direction of our Infrastructure business, strengthen client relationships, and play a pivotal role in driving sustainable growth across the South and London Southeast.
• A collaborative spirit, thriving in multidisciplinary environments and fostering an inclusive culture where teams and clients succeed together.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Regional Growth Strategy:
  Identify and prioritise high‑value clients and opportunities.
• Win Strategic Projects:
  Pursue and lead major bids to secure impactful work.
• Align Internal Resources:
  Connect experts and teams to maximise pursuit success.
• Manage Key Accounts:
  Sponsor and grow relationships with priority clients.
• Oversee Top 20 Infrastructure Pursuits:
  Ensure readiness and execution of strategic pursuits.
• Collaborate Across Business Lines:
  Pursue joint opportunities.
• Coordinate with Integrated Design Leadership:
  Work closely with Lead to align design capabilities with growth strategy.
• Coach and Align strategic Teams:
  Work with Market Sector Leads, Directors, and KAMs.
• Track and Report Performance:
  Use tools like Power BI to monitor sales and pipeline.
• Represent the Business Externally:
  Build/maintain personal, team and Stantec profile externally through media and events.

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