Associate Director

We have an opening for an Associate Director to join a well-established and leading design consultancy within our clients London office. You'll be required to lead a team of Civil Engineers, negotiate major contracts and support the development of the company. What's on offer Hybrid working Bonus Scheme Company car allowance Private medical insurance Life assurance & more The role The development and/or implementation of plans for the longer-term benefit to the of the team in line with business strategy. The recruitment, appraisal, performance, development, morale and motivation of the team. Financial performance in specified areas. (e.g. healthy profit / cash flow) Procuring work (Negotiating significant contracts/agreements with customers and or suppliers) Accountable for meeting agreed deadlines Responsible and accountable for client relations (internal and/or external) Represents Meinhardt and/or the industry/profession at high levels nationally and internationally, e.g. government think tanks, national policy and international conferences Executes responsibilities as outlined in the firm's Management System External marketing (out of hours where required) in the interest of securing new work Contributes to the development of the business strategy. The overall design and/or management of large, complex, long-term projects (technical or business) - coordinating many different people/facilities/resources etc within tight time and budget constraints. Predicting and planning future resources. Promoting learning from successes and problems within the group and across the firm. Negotiating major contracts with customers/clients and/or suppliers/contractors. Setting and meeting agreed budgets; has input to the overall business operating plan. What you need to succeed Drainage design to schemes in an Urban or Greenfield setting including sustainable urban drainage and hydraulic modelling. Familiar with Section 102 and 104 adoptions, 106 connection application and 185 diversion work. Negotiating with Statutory bodies including The Environment Agency on hydraulic matters pertaining to the development. Detailed experience in compiling Code for Sustainable Homes, Breeam and CEEQUAL code assessments.An in-depth knowledge of… o Sewers for Adoption 7th edition (SFA7th) o Planning policy statement 25 (PPS25) o Approved Document H2021 Highway infrastructure design and adoption with particular attention to levels and drainage. Negotiating with the Council Highway agencies on highway issues pertaining to the development. Section 38 adoption and 278 works. Provide drawing for own designs and produce sketches to incorporate in drawings by Designers/Drafters Undertake liaison and coordination with other designers, including architects, and other engineers to agree on safe designs and their fit with the aesthetic and concept of the construction. Handle contract administration Undertake liaison with construction contractors to maintain the principles of the design in the works that are carried out. Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Road markings and Signage Direct and supervise other Designers/Drafters activities as required Use computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment for simulation purposes and to prepare engineering design documents Apply expert knowledge of the forces that act on various structures Research design options and document findings Demonstrate capability and experience in managing and performing projects in a fast-paced environment