Strategic Leadership Position

3 weeks ago

Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Ayesa - UK and Ireland Full time
Job Description

Ayesa is a globally-oriented, forward-thinking company deeply committed to fostering diversity, inclusion, equity, and sustainability. As a technology and engineering firm, we complement our technological proficiency with the capacity to design physical infrastructures.

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Associate Director to join our team in the UK and Ireland. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading our brownfield land and contaminated land assessments team, driving commercial excellence, and ensuring that bids and proposals are completed in line with Ayesa company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership:
    • Assist in the development and execution of short and long-term business plans and strategies for key programs within the brownfield land team.
    • Liaising with the Brownfield land discipline Technical Director in setting and agreeing appropriate local team structures / shapes / skills sets.
    • Exhibiting and demonstrating behaviours and attitudes in accordance with Ayesa core values.
  • Work winning:
    • Identify growth opportunities.
    • Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients, understanding their needs and tailoring solutions accordingly to foster business opportunities.
    • Working in partnership with other colleagues and business units to ensure coordination and sharing of market intelligence, identification and pursuit of opportunities.
    • Driving business development by being embedded within local networks of decision makers and establishing lasting relationships.
    • Winning work from key accounts and collaborating with other business units across Ayesa to secure an increasing order book.
    • Leading and supporting in the development of compelling bids by contributing, reviewing and authorising submissions and by demonstrating added value both commercially and technically.
  • Project Oversight:
    • Acting as Project Manager for major projects and strategically important commissions.
    • Driving commercial excellence, ensuring that bids and proposals are completed in line with Ayesa company procedures and delivering projects to budget.
    • Have a strong understanding of CDM and health and safety regulations setting an example for Health Safety and Welfare on your projects and instilling a strong safety culture within the delivery team.
    • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, environmental specialists and project managers, to ensure successful project outcomes.

Key Requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years relevant consultancy experience. Preferably chartered.
  • Extensive knowledge of geo-environmental and geotechnical works including contaminated land assessments, earthworks, soil and groundwater remediation, materials management and the planning process with respect to site investigation works.
  • Excellent inter-personal skills with good leadership and management abilities capable of communicating effectively with all parts of the business and relevant internal and external stakeholders.
  • Strong commercial and strategic capability with a demonstrable track record in having identified and subsequently delivered new business opportunities.
  • Detailed industry knowledge and in-depth understanding of sector trends, challenges, and innovations.
  • Expert stakeholder and client relationship management skills.
  • An established network of clients and contacts.
  • Forward thinking, capable of visualising and planning for the longer term.
  • Influential and persuasive internally and externally.

Benefits Package

  • Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
  • Hybrid Working: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home for 2-3 days a week, allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance.
  • Flexible Work Arrangement: Our core working hours are Monday to Thursday from 10am to 4pm, and Friday from 10am to 3pm, providing flexibility to accommodate personal and professional commitments.
  • Pension Match: We offer a pension match scheme to help you secure your financial future.
  • Income Protection: Receive support in safeguarding your income in the event of illness or injury.
  • Life Assurance: Gain peace of mind with life assurance coverage.
  • Training and Development Programme: Access a range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.
  • Employee Assistance Programme: Benefit from confidential support services to address personal or professional challenges.
  • Sports and Social: Engage in our vibrant sports and social activities to foster a sense of community and well-being among our team members.
  • Increased Annual Leave: Enjoy increased annual leave entitlements based on years of service, rewarding your dedication and commitment.
  • Recognition Awards: Receive recognition for your contributions through our awards program, celebrating achievements and excellence.
  • Annual Salary Reviews: We conduct annual salary reviews to ensure your compensation remains competitive and reflective of your performance and contribution.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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