Director Of Kerbside Management & Communities
Marston Holdings
Manchester, GB
Director Of Kerbside Management & Communities Location: Manchester (Hybrid) Salary: Up to £74,000 per annum DOE + Benefits Join Our Growing Team in Manchester! Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading multi-disciplinary design, engineering, and consultancy firm. With a growing pipeline of new clients, exciting opportunities, and major projects already underway, we are expanding our team in the Manchester region. We are seeking a highly experienced Associate Director to help lead and develop our team, covering projects in both the public and private sectors. This role offers the opportunity to shape the strategy for growth in the North while leading a talented multi-disciplinary team, including kerbside management, sustainable travel, traffic, landscape, and highway design services. The Role As an Associate Director, you will: Lead & develop a team of senior engineers, engineers, technicians, graduates, and apprentices. Drive business growth by developing new service areas, including business case preparation and broader transport policies. Act as an account manager for key clients, working closely with the Director of Kerbside Management & Sustainable Communities to ensure financial success. Oversee the preparation of bids, proposals, and estimates for new work. Recruit and develop staff to meet customer expectations and business growth plans. Provide technical direction to project teams to deliver high-quality, client-focused solutions. Maintain strong relationships with clients and internal teams, ensuring best practices across disciplines. What We re Looking For A relevant degree or equivalent industry experience. Strong experience in transport and design, with a proven track record in business growth and client engagement. Chartered or Incorporated Membership (ICE/CIHT) or close to applying. Strong leadership skills, with experience in delivering profitable workstreams for local authority clients. Expertise in business development, account management, and client relationships. A self-starter mindset, capable of delivering complex projects and leading teams to success. What s in it for you? Salary: Up to £74,000 per annum DOE Contract: Permanent Full time, 37.5 hours per week Hybrid 2/3 days in your local Manchester office Staff benefits designed to suit you, from discounts on high street and online shopping to travel, socialising and wellbeing 27 days holiday plus bank holidays Private health care Yearly professional membership Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Package, subject to eligibility criteria If this sounds like the job for you, please apply.... A bit about us: Project Centre, part of Marston Holdings, is a leading multi-disciplinary design, engineering, and landscape architecture consultancy whose highly talented people are passionate about creating places that are attractive, innovative, sustainable, and safe. Led by a forward-thinking management team we work together in multi-disciplinary teams providing considered and sustainable services and solutions. Our approach to integrated design, produces award winning results that have won international recognition. What s Next? If you believe you have the skills and experience required, we d like to hear from you. To apply please submit your CV and complete your application. Please note we may close the advert early if we receive a high volume of applications. For this opportunity, you must be able to prove you have the right to work in the UK - if in doubt please visit the following link Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK NOTE TO AGENCIES: We will only be accepting direct applications for this role. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired for this position as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral CV. New starters will be subject to clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and a County Court Judgment check. In addition, the post holder is expected to keep the Company updated if their personal circumstances change. We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we ll consider all suitably qualified applicants regardless of gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, age, sexual orientation, disability status or any other protected characteristic. We recruit and develop our people based on merit and their passion for creating better outcomes, and we re committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.