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Associate or Associate Director Southampton Our client are one of the UK’s largest Multi disciplinary design Consultancies. They are an award-winning practice who are growing! This company work on landmark projects around the world and embrace opportunities to make an even bigger impact in the communities you care about. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons. Job Description: As an Associate or Associate Director you will provide technical leadership to our design teams and will use your knowledge and skills to deliver the right quality to time and budget. You will use those attributes to lead design teams and to mentor and support junior team members. In this role your responsibilities will include: Develop and nurture excellent relationships with key clients, ensuring their needs are met and expectations exceeded. Display strong interpersonal and communication skills, thriving both independently and as a collaborator. Manage and execute projects within agreed upon timeframes and budgets. Oversee a team producing Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategy Reports. Very proficient in detailed drainage design through to construction. Lead a team in the preparation and submission of S104 applications, providing crucial drainage design support for S106 and S278 designs. Utilise your comprehensive understanding of industry guidelines including NPPF, SuDS Manual, The Design and Construction Guidance, and related technical standards. Review technical reports, effectively conveying complex technical information in a clear and concise manner. Lead discussions with the Lead Local Flood Authorities, (LLFA), Environment Agency, (EA) and Water Authorities, (WA). Champion health and safety practices within the workplace and during the design process. Mentor and develop the skills of junior team members, fostering their professional growth. The Development Team is a well-established and high performing part within the Planning and Development discipline which includes over 800 colleagues focused on project delivery through the whole project life cycle, from initial land acquisition, planning support and design, through to scheme implementation and handover. Our vision is to be recognised as the best Development team in the industry. We strive to achieve this through continuous improvement and a management structure comprising of four pillars, namely; Technical Excellence, People, Clients and Operational Excellence. We help our clients to promote, implement and manage sustainable development, from pre-feasibility through to planning consent; establish plans and provision for how an area, its accessibility, and needs, will develop over time and guide sustainable future development; and develop multi-disciplinary design from concept through to detailed design and construction. We work with public/private sector land promoters and house builders, developers, signature architects, Government, and local authorities. What we will be looking for you to demonstrate… Chartered Engineer, (CEng) status with the ICE or CIWEM. Proven track record in building and maintaining strong client relationships. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work both independently and collaboratively. Strong experience in preparing and submitting S104 applications and providing drainage design support for S106 and S278 designs. Detailed knowledge of industry guidelines such as NPPF, SuDS Manual, The Design and Construction Guidance, and relevant technical standards. Excellent technical reporting writing and review skills. Providing strategic direction and highly visible leadership. Exhibiting and demonstrating behaviours and attitudes in accordance with the companies core values. Working in partnership with other colleagues to ensure coordination across the Development discipline and sharing of market intelligence, best practice and innovation. Engaging with the Technical Leadership Group, (TLG) to promote technical innovation, best practice and technological advancements for infrastructure development for major projects. Supporting the Place Lead establish the company in the local marketplace and raise its profile. Track record in securing new workstreams and generating new business opportunities in the Development sector / market. Support the Place Lead in the leadership of the Development team alongside other Senior Team Members. Leadership of Development / Development Infrastructure projects. Driving business development by being embedded within local networks of decision makers and establishing lasting relationships. Winning work from key accounts and align the business to secure major opportunities and an increasing order book. Mentoring and coaching of Mid-Career Professional’s in Client Management, Project Management & leadership roles / functions Leading and support bids by contributing reviewing and authorising submissions and by demonstrating added value both commercially and technically. Supporting all aspects associated with H&S / Corporate Responsibility and ensure the team complies with SHEQ, (Safety, Health, Environment and Quality). Does this sound of interest to you? If so, then pleased do not hesitate to apply for this role for a discrete, confidential conversation

Senior Civil Engineer Job Purpose Working as part of a design team to provide support to a variety of clients during pre-planning, detailed design and construction phases of projects. Taking the lead in some projects and mentoring more junior staff to enable them to succeed. Dimensions Senior engineers work as part of a team of 6+ staff, made up of technicians and engineers of various levels. They contribute to the overall income of their department and are responsible for invoicing on their projects however they do not have specific targets in this area. Key accountabilities - Manage large projects, including liaising with other staff, to ensure a timely and cost-efficient solution is provided. - Co-ordinate several projects at any one time. - Ensure confidence and competence on using relevant software, including 3D packages - Demonstrate a strong knowledge of relevant standards - Provide day to day mentoring to more junior team members, including checking work. - Allocate work to more junior members of the team and monitor this as needed. - Actively working towards chartership with the relevant professional body. Organisation Support for this role is provided by more senior engineers and the incumbents line manager (usually an Associate Director). This role requires liaison within their own team and across other departments within the business to ensure continuity of service to clients. Senior engineers will have significant contact with clients via email and on the phone Job context This role requires a sound knowledge of health and safety and legislation relating to construction and design. Senior engineers will have developed their civil engineering knowledge through study and practical application. The job holder will offer advice to clients, discussing more complex issues with an Associate or Associate Director. Knowledge, experience and qualifications A BEng or ideally MEng qualification is the preferred qualification for this role, although some incumbents may have developed their skills through many years on the job. Senior engineers are required to have a broad understanding of civil engineering principles and specific expertise in at least one area of civil engineering e.g. Highways, drainage and/or residential design. Senior Engineers should be working towards C.Eng status and have a clear plan as to how they will achieve this in a timely manner. They will complete a minimum of 30 hours CPD each year

About the Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Analog IC Design to lead its IC Design Engineering organisation based in Bristol, with responsibility extending across engineering teams in Europe and North America. Job Title: Director Analog IC Design Location: Bristol or Stans

James Lewis Recruitment is seeking an M&E Technical Director to lead the technical function across a building services led principal contractor. You will own technical governance from bid through design, delivery, commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are compliant, buildable and commerciall

Waystone is seeking a Head of Digital and AI Design to own the design of our digital and AI agenda, shaping opportunities into defined solutions and a compelling roadmap. You will lead a high‑performance team, champion user‑centric design, and collaborate with Compliance, IT and Operations to de

Tishman Speyer is seeking a Director, Design & Construction (UK Development) to lead the UK development platform from feasibility through delivery and activation. The role focuses on office with exposure to residential and logistics, ensuring high design quality, placemaking and customer experience.

As a Growth Design Director, you will lead the creation of a high‑velocity experimentation engine that drives measurable business impact at scale. We’re on the lookout for a strategic, hands‑on Growth Design leader with a strong track record in experimentation, deep product and design expertis

Manage and develop senior and staff‑level product designers across our London and Singapore design studios, setting clear expectations for impact, craft, and ownership. We are seeking a visionary, hands‑on Director of Product Design to define the future of Airwallex’s payments platform, the gl

Omnea Limited seeks a Director of Product Design to lead a world-class design organization, setting vision, nurturing talent, and ensuring every customer interaction is intuitive and trusted. This senior role combines strategic design leadership with organizational building, shaping our design syste

Proven expertise in content design, user experience design, or a related field, focusing on digital products and platforms. As a Content Design Specialist Executive Director in Chief Technology Office (CTO) Engineering Services and Platforms (ESP), you will shape customer experiences using your cont

NielsenIQ is recruiting a Senior Director of Product Security to further bolster and mature its product security programs.

Project Director to lead client relationships across London and the South of England, drive business development and oversee multiple CAT A and CAT B fit-out projects. This senior role offers significant autonomy and strategic influence in a fast-paced Design & Build environment.

We are looking for an experienced Design Director to lead the technical delivery of complex, high‑performance data center projects across our portfolio. Confidence operating at Director level, defending design decisions and influencing senior leaders. This is a highly influential role at the inter

Runna, based in London, seeks a Director of Product Design to lead the design of the Runna app and set the craft bar across surfaces. You will shape the design vision, grow the design team, and elevate system-wide quality as Runna scales and deepens its Strava integration. You will guide a cross-fun

Chartered membership of IStructE and/or ICE is required, with extensive UK consultancy experience in design, project delivery and team leadership. Walker Dendle Technical Limited is seeking a (Structural) Technical Director for Premier Central London consultancy.

Mastercard is seeking a Director of Product Experience and Design for Open Finance. You will partner with Product and Engineering to evolve the global design system, use analytics to guide prioritization, coach the. You will lead a team of designers and researchers to create intuitive, inclusive, an

The Trade Desk is seeking a Director of Design Technology to lead the technical design practice within our global UX Design organization. You will bridge design and engineering with a rare mix of craft, engineering rigor, and AI expertise, reporting to the VP of UX Design and partnering with Product

NielsenIQ is recruiting a Senior Director of Product Security to mature its security programs across geographies and business units. The role leads security strategy, governance, and delivery of secure-by-design initiatives within a multinational matrix.

Monzo is seeking an Engineering Director, Security to lead a 30–50 person technical security organisation.

Proven experience leading and mentoring a team of Customer Experience Design Managers and Senior Designers, driving strategic outcomes, fostering collaboration, and building design capabilities through continuous up‑skilling. We are seeking a design leader to serve as Director, Product Experience

Foster a culture of innovation within the design team, driving the exploration of new design concepts that push the boundaries of development in the industry. Vantage is seeking a Senior Director of Design Management to drive the strategic direction and leadership of our operations across the EMEA r

Collaboration with stakeholders across departments and teams including marketing, sales, technology, engineers, designers etc to generate innovative and feasible product ideas and prototypes for testing aligned with customer needs and strategic goals. Use interpretative thinking and advanced analyti

NielsenIQ is seeking a strategic Product Security leader to define and drive the secure engineering strategy across multiple workstreams.You will manage a large team of security engineers and collaborate with Cybersecurity leadership to deliver on strategic initiatives.You will influence product and

We are seeking an Associate Director – Laboratory Planning & Science Designto take a strategic leadership rolewithin our Architecture & Design Studio. Associate Director – Laboratory Planning & Science Design. Associate Director – Laboratory Planning & Science Design.

We are looking for an experienced Design Director to lead the technical delivery of complex, high-performance data center projects across our portfolio. As Design Director, you will operate with significant autonomy and strategic impact:. Confidence operating at Director level, defending design deci

We are seeking a design leader to serve as Director, Product Experience and Design for our Open Finance products and services. Proven experience leading and mentoring a team of Customer Experience Design Managers and Senior Designers, driving strategic outcomes, fostering collaboration, and building

You'll own the design vision and strategy, elevate quality across every surface from information architecture to interaction to visual design, and grow the design team into a strategic, high-performing function with an emerging design-lead layer. We're looking for a Director of Product Design to lea

Tétris, JLL's design and build subsidiary, seeks a Business Development Director to lead new business opportunities in London and the UK. You will leverage client relationships, position Tétris as the preferred design and build provider across JLL teams, and build strategic partnerships to deliver

Digital Realty seeks an experienced Design Director to lead the technical delivery of mission‑critical data center projects, from inception through commissioning and handover. You will own design decisions, drive excellence and innovation, and ensure safe, on‑time, within‑budget delivery acros

Senior Associate Director – Substations (Primary Design) - UK Grid Network. As our UK and Continental Europe team continues to expand, we are seeking a Senior Associate Director – Substations (Primary Design) to support a range of high‑profile projects across our Power & Energy portfolio. Chai

The Trade Desk is seeking an innovative Director of Design Technology to lead the technical design practice within our global UX Design organization. As Director of Design Technology, you will play a critical role in shaping our design system — contributing deep technical expertise to its evolutio

Mastercard is seeking a design leader to serve as Director, Product Experience and Design for Open Finance. You will lead a team of designers and researchers delivering intuitive, inclusive experiences for consumers, businesses, developers and partners. In partnership with the VP, CX&D, you will sha

Fitch Learning is seeking a Director, Head of Solutions to lead the most complex, high-value client solutions and a global design team from our London base.

Associate Director – Fund Design. Authorised fund expertise, including the design and launch of regulated fund structures and a strong understanding of product governance and regulatory expectations across UCITS, AIFs, ELTIFs, UCI Part II funds, LTAFs and related European fund regimes. Strong cl

COWI in the UK is seeking a Tunnels Director to lead complex tunnel and underground space projects from our offices in Bristol, Derby, Glasgow, London, or York. You will provide technical delivery leadership, support bids, liaise with clients, and oversee design reviews while mentoring engineers.

Shape and maintain our design system, brand voice, and internal design practices. As Director of Product Design, you'll shape how we work, how we hire, and what we ship — with massive ownership and outsized impact. Proven ability to grow and lead high-performing design teams in fast-paced environm

Vantage Data Centers is seeking a Senior Director of Design Management to guide design strategies across EMEA. This senior role involves collaboration with multiple teams to ensure efficiency and innovation in data center design. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years of experience in design manag

Pipedrive is seeking a Growth Design Director to lead a high‑velocity experimentation engine across acquisition, activation, and retention. You will define an AI‑first design strategy and partner with Product, Engineering, Marketing and Data to accelerate conversion and revenue outcomes while me

Digital Realty seeks an experienced Design Director to lead the technical delivery of large-scale data center projects across its portfolio. You will be the single authority for design, driving technical excellence, standardization, and innovation while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on tim

We're looking for an Experience Design Director to help shape how LEGO engages audiences around the world through connected, culturally relevant and partnership-enabled experiences. Whether your background is in communications planning, creative strategy, partnerships, experience design or integrate

AECOM are seeking a Technical Director to coordinate and lead the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary projects in the Nuclear Sector (Civil and/or Defence). You will collaborate across AECOM’s UK network and support strategic growth, work-winning, project delivery, client engagement, and uphold

The Design & Development Director role requires a senior, strategic leader with a strong strategic mindset, an understanding of power systems, proven experience of leading large teams who execute a large, complex portfolio of infrastructure design and development, and a strong focus on customer and

AKQA is seeking a Group Design Director for a 6–9 month rolling fixed-term contract, based in London with three days onsite in a client studio. The role blends design leadership with hands-on craft, guiding digital brand, product experiences, and global launches.

The Design Director will lead the Design Studio while collaborating across Product Development, Atelier, Production, Merchandising and Commercial teams to deliver exceptional collections from concept through to production. Mode Executive is proud to be supporting an internationally recognised luxury

Monzo is looking for a Security Engineering Lead to drive their secure-by-design mandate and lead a high-performing team.

The Director – Design & Construction will act as a senior member of the UK development team, supporting projects from early feasibility and acquisition through design, planning, procurement, delivery, handover and activation. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the Senior Director – Desig

CFA Institute seeks a Director, Examination Development based in Greater London. You will ensure aligned exam design across programs and represent the CFA Institute in various collaborations.