What is the Role?
International, multi-disciplinary consultancy within the Rail industry require an Associate Director. You will be based from the Swindon office and be responsible for both line management and office management associated with the rail team. You will report to the Regional Director for the Rail Business unit.
The Associate Director will be responsible for the successful achievement of the targets established for the Swindon office within the Rail Business Plan. This shall include the management of project financial performance, budgeting and invoicing. In addition to meeting the objectives of the business plan, the Associate Director will actively support the company values and shall contribute in the collective objectives.
Details of Responsibilities:
· Management of project financing
· “Assist the Regional Director in the development of a robust business plan”
· Business development
· Develop and implement a “strong client relationship management programme for the Swindon Rail group”
Key account management for principal clients
· Leadership & team working
· Empower and encourage staff at all levels
· Responsible for “overall technical control of structures and shall act as technical ambassador for the business”
· Budgeting and invoicing
Why should I apply?
You will have the opportunity to work for a leading International multi-disciplinary consultancy providing engineering services to a diverse range of clients in both private and public sectors. The organization has strong beliefs in investing in their employee’s and take the welfare of their staff very seriously.
In addition, they offer an excellent all round package with strong fringe benefits.
Who are the likely candidates?
As a likely candidate you will have previous experience in:
· Client liaison
· Supervision of site work
· Report writing and checking
· Commercial management
· Project management
· Bid management and tendering
· Team development
· Use of design software, including Super Stress
What Skills do I need?
Ideally you will be able to demonstrate technical expertise in the areas of bridges and structures engineering.
It would be an advantage to have practical experience of civil engineering works, preferably within a consultancy environment including:
· Bridge / structures design and / or assessment
· Bridge and structures inspection
· Drainage and earthworks design and remediation
· Surveying / setting out
· Experience of management programmes of “work on time and within budget”
Our Methodology
We are specialist providers of permanent staff for the rail market; we have over 7 years experience of delivering rail professionals for major projects, renewals and maintenance.
As rail specialists we are selective in our partnering solutions, ensuring that we can deliver on our commitments. We provide honest feedback and manage the recruitment process from conception to completion in an effective and efficient manner for every person involved. |
