Development Planning Technical Director (Development)
On-siteNewcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Lead client-facing activities and technical leadership for the Development team, focusing on winning new work and delivering transport planning, civil infrastructure, and urban design projects across the North East and nationally. Manage large multi-disciplinary tender proposals, authorizing submissions while demonstrating commercial and technical added value. Liaise with public and private sector clients, including local planning authorities, to build trusted relationships and guide sustainable development from pre-feasibility through to handover. Act as Project Director for major commissions, set growth targets with regional leadership, and ensure full compliance with SHEQ standards. Support team diversification and market strategy initiatives.
Required Qualifications
- Degree level qualification in transport planning or civil engineering
- Chartered status
- Commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered new business opportunities
- Excellent inter-personal skills with established leadership and management capabilities and experience
- Proven track record of work winning
- A broad range of relevant project experience
Desired Qualifications
- A sector specialism
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