Job Description

Established in 1959, this client has organically and by acquisition grown to become a major multi-disciplinary consultancy with an enviable portfolio of projects and a number of industry awards.

With 32 offices nationwide, a presence on numerous client sites and over 2000 staff they are in every part of the country, each office having a distinct culture, but sharing the corporate values of excellence, innovation and developing a sustainable operation. Each office undertakes a broad portfolio of projects, while corporately the ratio between public and private sector work is 50:50. The strategy is to secure a larger percentage of the high profile, public funded works which are being planned and awarded over the next five years while developing their already excellent relationships with private clients.

Their culture has changed in recent years, there is a new vibrancy and confidence to the company which is reflected in the offices. While the buildings may be traditional, inside they are well equipped, comfortable and within close proximity to city centres and transport links.

In addition to offering an excellent portfolio of work, they offer good salaries with an excellent flexible benefits package including discretionary yearly bonus, car or car allowance of £5,200 per annum, first class rail travel and health insurance. They also offer the commitment to support any Engineer achieve Chartered status through their in-house mentor system and external briefings.

An Associate / Associate Director is required to lead the permanent way engineering team in York. You will be required to take responsibility for both line management and project management for the team, reporting directly to the Regional Director for the rail business unit. You will contribute towards the winning and delivery of rail projects, and will have sole responsibility for those with permanent way content.

Qualifications/Skills Required

To apply for the role of Associate / Associate Director you should be degree qualified in civil or structural engineering, however an OND/HND civil engineering qualification would be considered with sufficient experience. You should also be ideally Chartered or Incorporated with a relevant professional institution.