Associate Director - Infrastructure

  • Strata Construction Consulting
  • Jul 22, 2025
Full time Executive

Job Description

Our client is a global, award-winning multidisciplinary design consultancy currently seeking an Associate Director to oversee a team of talented infrastructure engineers in their London office.

This role will be responsible for managing the technical and financial performance of diverse multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects across Scotland, the UK, and globally, ranging from city-scale masterplanning to campus and building-scale development infrastructure.

Our client is an international, integrated consultancy of engineers, designers, and advisors. For nearly 50 years, they have built an unrivalled reputation by delivering creative and value-led solutions across the industry.

What's on offer

  • Hybrid working
  • Life Assurance
  • Income Protection
  • Cycle scheme
  • Dental insurance
  • Optical Cover
  • Travel insurance
  • Corporate discounts
  • Early leaving at the end of the month

The role

  • Manage the delivery of multidisciplinary projects, balancing demands and priorities, while reviewing civil infrastructure design from project proposition through to construction. Plan project resources and finances, and monitor financial performance.
  • Provide expert advice on infrastructure strategies, policies, and best practices to clients and project teams.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for business development and service expansion.
  • Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and relevant policies, sharing knowledge with colleagues and clients.
  • Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, and schedules.
  • Collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and project teams to develop innovative, sustainable solutions for complex urban challenges.

What you need to succeed

  • Experience in successful multidisciplinary project delivery, with the ability to manage and motivate teams, and excellent communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel and a desire to lead continuous quality improvement.
  • Experience overseeing AutoCAD, Civils 3D, and MicroDrainage.
  • Membership in a relevant professional institution.
  • Strong technical background in urban development and infrastructure design projects.
  • Proven track record in leading a technical specialism in core infrastructure disciplines (Highways, utilities, or Sustainable Drainage).