The Vacancy

SCP Transport & Infrastructure is a leading independent consultancy delivering intelligent, sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions across the UK. We partner with national private and public sector clients on complex, multi‑site infrastructure and development projects, combining technical excellence with a practical, delivery‑focused approach.

We are looking for a technically strong Civil Infrastructure professional with project delivery experience to join our growing Leeds team. This role is ideally suited to someone with a background in highways or civil infrastructure design engineering who has progressed into project leadership or project management responsibilities. You will lead the delivery of multiple concurrent infrastructure projects for national clients, managing competing priorities, fast‑paced programmes and multidisciplinary teams.

The Role

You will take ownership of projects from initial engagement with the client to formulating a fee proposal, supporting an instruction and then through the design stage to completion, ensuring delivery is commercially successful, technically robust and aligned with client expectations.

Working closely with internal design teams, clients and external stakeholders, you will manage multiple live projects simultaneously, maintaining momentum across programmes while balancing quality, budget and resource requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Technical Delivery

Lead the successful delivery of highways and civil infrastructure projects across all project stages
Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and oversee project outputs
Manage project programmes, deliverables, approvals and technical reviews
Ensure projects are delivered efficiently, commercially and to agreed deadlines
Identify and manage project risks, programme constraints and changing client priorities
Support technical problem solving and delivery decision‑making

Client & Stakeholder Management

Act as a key point of contact for national and multi‑site clients
Build strong, proactive working relationships with clients and stakeholders
Lead project meetings and communicate progress, risks and solutions clearly
Support the development of long‑term client relationships and repeat business

Commercial & Operational Management

Manage project budgets, forecasting, WIP and invoicing
Prepare fee proposals and contribute to bids and tenders
Coordinate resources across multiple projects and competing deadlines
Support workload planning and team utilisation
Manage sub‑consultants and supplier appointments where required

About You

A background in civil infrastructure or highways design engineering
Experience delivering highways, infrastructure or development‑led projects within a consultancy environment
Strong project coordination or project management experience
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects for national or multi‑site clients
The ability to work at pace, manage conflicting priorities and maintain attention to detail
Strong commercial awareness and client management capability
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

Chartered / Incorporate or working towards Chartership / Incorporated status
Experience with development infrastructure, highways design or transport infrastructure schemes
Knowledge of consultancy project delivery processes and commercial management

Why Join SCP

Work on varied, high‑profile infrastructure projects across the UK
Join a growing consultancy with a collaborative and supportive culture
Genuine opportunities for progression and professional development
Flexible and hybrid working
Competitive salary and benefits package including 8% pension contribution

EEO Statement

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations and those with disabilities. We welcome a diverse workforce and provide workplace adjustments where needed.

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