Robert Bird Group
engineering
Associate(Civils–Highways)
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“Associate (Civils – Highways) at Robert Bird Group. Skills: Highways and infrastructure project delivery, Technical, commercial and people leadership, Client and business development, UK highways standards knowledge. Provide technical, commercial and people leadership across highways and infrastructure projects. Deliver high-quality engineering solutions”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver outstanding outcomes; Achieve certainty in cost, programme and quality; Enhance safety, efficiency and sustainability throughout project lifecycles; Shape a better world through the relentless pursuit of engineering excellence
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving guidance; Solutions-focused
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Degree qualified in Civil Chartered (or working towards) ICE or equivalent, experience in highways and civil infrastructure projects from concept to delivery, Proven ability to lead teams and manage projects commercially and technically, Solid knowledge of UK highways standards (DMRB, Manual for Streets, Local Authority / National Highways), Experience across highway geometry, drainage, earthworks, pavements, utilities and RSAs, Confidence dealing with clients, local authorities and statutory stakeholders, A collaborative leader with excellent communication and influencing skills, Commercially aware, solutions-focused, and committed to technical excellence
What You'll Do.
commercial and people leadership across highways and infrastructure projects
Deliver high-quality engineering solutions
Manage project performance
Support the growth of the UK highways practice through client relationships and work-winning activity
access road and temporary/enabling works design
Deliver work across feasibility
planning support and design & build
Implement and oversee Health & Safety policies and procedures on projects
Provide technical support and problem-solving guidance to site and office teams
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Motivate and lead project teams proactively and ethically; Provide supervision, mentoring, and career development support to staff; Collaborate with clients, architects and contractors; Collaborate across disciplines and geographies
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and influencing skills; Client liaison; Represent the company at client, consultant, and coordination meetings; Stakeholder engagement
Process & Methodology
Manage projects commercially and technically, Manage project performance, Manage changes as they arise
Full Job Description
Robert Bird Group is a global consulting engineering firm delivering innovative, sustainable and buildable solutions across structural, civil, geotechnical, construction engineering and virtual design & construction (VDC). Established in Brisbane in 1982, we now have more than 850 staff across twelve offices in Australia, the UK, Asia, the Middle East and North America. As part of SJ Group, a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, we are connected to a global network reimagining a smarter, more sustainable future. Headquartered in Singapore, the group brings together 16,000 specialists across more than 40 countries, spanning architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other built environment experts. We can draw on this depth of expertise while retaining the agility and focus of a specialist consultancy, to deliver projects of any scale and complexity. We work collaboratively with clients, architects and contractors to realise shared ambitions and achieve certainty in cost, programme and quality. From buildings and transport to energy, healthcare, sports and entertainment, we provide innovative end-to-end engineering solutions. We think, plan and design with the construction process in mind, applying construction engineering expertise to anticipate challenges, improve efficiency and enhance buildability. Our advanced digital design tools and modern methods of construction enable us to enhance safety, efficiency and sustainability throughout project lifecycles. Our portfolio spans some of the world’s most ambitious projects, from Battersea Power Station and 21 Moorfields in London, to the Camp Nou regeneration in Barcelona, Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Dubai’s ICD Brookfield Place, and Snowy Hydro 2.0 in Australia. We combine vast experience with the curiosity, passion and creativity needed to solve the most complex challenges. Each project demonstrates our ability to collaborate across disciplines and geographies, de
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