Pegasus Search & Selection provided pay rangeThis range is provided by Pegasus Search & Selection. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay rangeDirect message the job poster from Pegasus Search & Selection.Account Manager @ Pegasus | Connecting Talent with OpportunitiesAssociate Director - InfrastructureLocation: Manchester (with travel across the North West and Yorkshire)The RoleThis position offers an opportunity to lead on the delivery of major, public sector-funded highway infrastructure projects, with a particular focus on pre-contract project management. Based in Manchester, you'll join a growing regional team delivering projects across the North West and Yorkshire, working closely with clients, consultant teams, and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.You’ll take responsibility for programme and budget management, lead multidisciplinary teams, and support senior colleagues in developing new opportunities and managing key client relationships.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the delivery of complex infrastructure schemes, particularly during pre-contract phasesManage budgets, programmes, and associated project controlsCoordinate large consultant teams, including development of briefs and oversight of deliveryLiaise with public sector clients, statutory stakeholders, and regulatory bodiesDevelop bespoke project documentation such as procurement strategies, land acquisition strategies, and communications plansChair project meetings and ensure governance procedures are followedContribute to business development and management of key client accounts in the regionProven experience in delivering highway infrastructure projects for public sector clientsStrong knowledge of early-stage project management, including planning and statutory processes (EIA, ES, discharging conditions)Familiarity with commercial issues relevant to public sector infrastructure projectsExperience managing programmes and budgets at a strategic levelTrack record of developing consultant briefs and overseeing multidisciplinary teamsComfortable working with statutory stakeholders (e.g. National Highways, Network Rail, Environment Agency)Ability to lead the production of project-specific documentationConfident in chairing meetings and leading project governance processesUnderstanding of the NEC suite of contractsKnowledge of cost and risk management principlesFamiliarity with government and combined authority funding mechanismsExperience engaging with community groups and other interest groupsExperience of land acquisition, including voluntary acquisition and compulsory purchase processesAwareness of procurement legislation and public-sector compliance requirementsSkills and AttributesStrong leadership and decision-making capabilityExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsAnalytical and problem-solving mindset, with attention to detailOrganised and able to manage competing prioritiesFlexible, collaborative, and able to adapt to changing project demandsWilling to travel as required across client and project locationsWhat’s on OfferCompetitive salary (dependent on experience)Enhanced company pension scheme with salary exchangePrivate medical insuranceSmart Health support – including 24/7 GP access, mental health support, fitness and nutrition advice (available to employees, partners, and dependants under 21)Company sick pay25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional loyalty days at 2, 5, and 10 yearsLife assuranceHybrid and flexible working arrangementsAccess to a benefits platform offering retail, restaurant, cinema and gym discountsHoliday buying/selling scheme (up to 5 days per year)Trained Mental Health First Aiders across the businessCycle to work schemeRegular internal training and access to a structured learning & development programmeEnhanced maternity, paternity and fertility treatment leave, plus paid time off for pregnancy lossSeniority levelMid-Senior levelEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionConsultingIndustriesConstruction #J-18808-Ljbffr