Associate Director Bridges

Our client, a leading player in the highways sector, is seeking an Associate Director Bridges to join their Bridges team. Our client's team combines technical excellence with practical construction insight to deliver efficient, buildable, and sustainable bridge designs from concept through to completion. They are driven by a commitment to the highest standards and a passion for elegant, innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of significant bridge and civil engineering projects across UK public infrastructure
• Serve as Project Director/Leader on major multi- or single-disciplinary commissions, establishing robust management systems and ensuring high-quality output
• Provide team leadership, coaching, and mentoring of engineers, promoting best practice in technical and commercial delivery in the Bridges team
• Oversee project finances, actively managing resources, monitoring and controlling fee expenditure, and conducting commercial negotiations
• Take a lead role in work winning: identify opportunities, produce compelling bids, and pursue strategic business development, with focus on the UK public sector and other sectors and geographies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, collaborators, and stakeholders, acting as a principal representative for our client
• Advance knowledge of industry trends, digital best practice, sustainability, and reduction of embodied carbon in bridge design
• Champion health, safety, environment and welfare, and improve quality standards in all activities

Job Requirements:

• Extensive technical experience of bridge engineering in the UK, including leadership of major public infrastructure projects
• In-depth understanding of the UK's public infrastructure and procurement landscape
• Proven track record in management of complex, multidisciplinary delivery of projects including highways, rail, utilities, or urban civil structures
• Demonstrable experience of successful work winning, commercial stewardship, and client relationship development in the public sector
• Chartered status with a relevant professional institution (e.g., MICE, MIStructE) and commitment to professional progression

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work on high-profile UK and international infrastructure projects
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Comprehensive employee benefits package

If you are an experienced bridge engineering professional motivated by the prospect of leading significant infrastructure projects and developing colleagues, we invite you to apply now to join our client's dynamic team.