Associate Construction Director for Infrastructure | Tritax Symmetry

Macdonald & Company

  • Northampton
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
The CompanyTritax Symmetry is the logistics development arm of Tritax Big Box REIT plc, a FTSE 250 company. They are committed to delivering high quality sustainable logistics buildings with an unrivalled choice of locations and scale across the UK.
Continuing to invest in its people, they are seeking to appoint an Associate Construction Director to work with the Construction and Developments team to manage the delivery of c. 40 million sq.ft of Logistics space.
This is a rare opportunity to join one of the countries leading developers and learn from some of the best in the business…The Role
  • Work with the Construction Directors and Development team to manage the delivery of Tritax Symmetry's development portfolio capable of accommodating c.40 million sq. ft. of logistics space.
  • Your focus will be on the design and delivery of the infrastructure phase of large-scale, strategic developments: including earthworks, highways and rail construction.
  • You will manage the external professional team for the civil-engineering elements, from surveys and investigations, through concept design, engagement with external stakeholders, planning consent, detailed design, contractor procurement and construction.
  • The schemes will predominantly be based out of the Northampton office, operating across the Midlands, North West and North East.
The Person
  • An entrepreneurial and ambitious person who prides themselves on attention to detail.
  • Experience of infrastructure delivery from inception through to completion
  • Knowledge of engineering design and construction practices
  • Experience in civil engineering procurement (design and build)
  • A track record of working with the key authorising authorities, such as National Highways and Network Rail, to gain consents and deliver projects
  • Detailed knowledge of regulatory requirements and legal framework relating to both on- and off-site infrastructure
  • Experience of developing and managing programmes for large, complex, multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Detailed knowledge and proven capability of mitigating construction risk with emphasis on ground engineering, earthworks, highways and rail projects.
  • Wide-ranging civil engineering contacts/relationships in your network
  • Proven report writing and presentation skills
  • Previous experience of leading and motivating teams
  • Experience and knowledge of the JCT Design and Build form of contract is useful
All direct and third party applications will be sent to Macdonald & Company for consideration.For further information and to discuss the role, please contact Steven JohnsonTestimonialManaging Director, Global Logistics DeveloperWe needed to make a number of senior appointments throughout the year and having briefed Steve on our requirements he diligently presented a series of shortlists that enabled us to appoint with confidence. He is clearly well connected and understands the sector but also took care to identify people that reflected our culture and values. I would highly recommend using Steve for your recruitment practices.

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