Associate Director - North West

We are looking for an experienced Associate Director to join our established team in our Manchester Office leading on the delivery major public sector-funded highway infrastructure projects.

What you'll do

The role involves overseeing project delivery for our public sector clients (with a focus on early stage pre-contract activities), managing budgets and programmes, liaising with key stakeholders, and leading multidisciplinary teams. You will also be responsible for working with the senior management team in the region on developing further opportunities alongside the management of key client accounts and leading on the delivery of projects. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, communication and problem-solving skills, with a solid background in project and commercial management.

It is essential that the ideal candidate has experience and/or a working knowledge of:

• Experience delivering highway infrastructure projects (for public sector clients)
• Pre-contract project management experience
• Key commercial issues on projects
• An understanding of the UK planning process (e.g. EIA, ES, discharging conditions)
• Programme and budget management
• Developing consultant briefs and managing large multi-disciplinary teams
• Liaising with Statutory Stakeholders (e.g. National Highways / Network Rail / Environment Agency etc.)
• Developing bespoke project documentation (e.g. Procurement Strategies / Land Acquisition Strategies / PR &
  Comms Strategies etc.)
• Chairing project meetings

It is desirable that the ideal candidate has experience and/or a working knowledge of:

• Understanding of the NEC suite of contracts
• Cost management
• Risk management
• Government / combined authorities funding and process
• Liaising with stakeholders and interest groups (e.g. community groups etc.)
• Bespoke Government guidance (e.g. WebTAG / DMRB etc.)
• Land acquisition process (inc. Voluntary Acquisition and Compulsory Purchase Orders)
• Project Governance procedures
• Procurement legislation

What we can offer

• The opportunity to work for a thriving and expanding company
• Enhanced company pension scheme and salary exchange scheme
• Access to Smart Health which offer 24/7 GP service, expert mental health support, second medical opinion, fitness plans and nutrition advice for employee, partner and dependants under 21
• Private medical insurance
• Company sick pay
• 25 days leave plus bank holidays + loyalty days which you earn at 2, 5 and 10 years of service
• Life assurance
• Hybrid and flexstyle working
• Access to our benefits platform which offers discounts on retail, restaurants, cinema and gym memberships
• Holiday buying and selling scheme where you can buy or sell up to 5 days per year
• Mental Health First Aiders
• Cycle to work scheme if you use your bike for commuting purposes
• Learning & Development prospectus and regular internal training seminars
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Fertility treatment leave and pregnancy loss paid time off

Bentley is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.