Associate (Movement & Place)

Around the world, SYSTRA’s specialists plan, design, integrate, test, commission, project manage and deliver mass transit and mobility solutions that are relied on by more than 50 million people every day.

For more than 60 years, the Group has been committed to helping cities and regions contribute to their development by creating, improving and modernising their transport infrastructure with sustainability, accessibility and innovation at the heart of our designs. With over 10,300 colleagues globally and around 1000 in the UK & Ireland we are growing significantly and seeking out the very best talent to join the SYSTRA signature team and be part of leading the way in infrastructure design.

Context

The primary role of the Associate is to utilise substantial experience to win and deliver projects safely and in accordance with the divisional controls for bidding and revenue and margin delivery on projects, primarily for the Movement and Place team/sector, but working collaboratively across teams and projects as required.

Missions/Main Duties

Business Development:

Provide support in achieving the targets for work winning and delivery
Identify, develop and maintain relationships with main client contacts
Achieve quality client discussions and share the insights with colleagues
Initiate new sales opportunities with new clients

As Proposal Director/Manager:

Ensure that opportunities are explored early
Ensure the effectiveness of our solution in meeting the client’s evaluation criteria
Ensure that the acceptance criteria in the proposal are crystal clear
Ensure the cash profile of the invoicing milestones are appropriate
Leverage our scale to bring the best of SYSTRA to bear

As Project Director/Manager:

Ensure successful project delivery to time, cost, quality and other contractual requirements
Work with clients to understand ultimate objectives and desired outcomes for each project
Provide direction on project contractual and financial matters
Ensure that cash collection targets are met
Ensure overall client satisfaction targets are met

Technical Leadership:

Support/mentor less experienced project/proposal managers
Support projects in your areas of technical expertise
Be recognised as an authority on a subject both internally and externally
Make presentations to clients, third parties and colleagues as appropriate
Raise the profile of SYSTRA by writing articles or delivering papers at conferences
Encourage interaction and cross-fertilisation of knowledge between technical staff

Profile/Skills

Skills:

Presentation skills
Report writing
Stakeholder management
Project management
Client management

Knowledge:

GIS expertise
LTN 1/20
CAD
Travel planning
Strategy development
Business case work

Experience:

InDesign
Active travel design and placemaking
Proposal writing

Qualifications:

Relevant degree or equivalent experience

Why SYSTRA?

Our three core values: Excellence, Connected Teams and Bold Leadership are kept at the heart of everything we do. We strive for the highest levels of technical excellence, achieving the best results through teamwork, both locally and internationally, and reward innovative thinking through encouraging all colleagues to think as leaders. We offer clear and well supported pathways for career development and qualification attainment, a competitive remuneration package including a bonus and private healthcare, an electric car scheme and a broad suite of flexible benefits to suit your lifestyle.

Flexibility

Because we value who you are as much as what you do, we want you to feel supported at work. We offer hybrid working, balancing the benefits of working from home with time in our modern, well-equipped offices for that crucial in-person contact, team development and collaborative working. We also recognise that life doesn’t always run to the same schedule for everyone, so we have a dedicated flexible working policy to support you in tailoring your work life to reach your full potential, for more details on this, please get in touch.

Diversity & Inclusion

We provide a warm welcome and encourage applications from a diverse range of people who can enrich our company and offer perspectives which will drive better solutions in a truly inclusive environment. Our employee led working groups and clearly defined strategy help us to keep at the leading edge of important issues and keep us accountable. We want our colleagues to feel comfortable to bring their whole selves to work and continually seek new ideas and contributions to ensure we continue to grow and develop in this space.

Wellbeing

It’s no surprise that people do their best work when they feel physically and mentally supported. Our SYSTRA Wellness Programme offers a wide range of support; from Wellness champions to free health checks, healthy eating workshops and regular seminars, alongside access to a wide range of external support. We offer two paid days for charity work and an ever-growing social calendar.

Apply and find out more about how SYSTRA can support you in your career journey. If you require any adjustments or financial assistance to support, you in your application or interview process please email: [email protected] where your request will be treated confidentially and with respect. We pledge to offer an interview to any candidates with a disability who apply for a role and meet the minimum criteria.

As we are always looking to expand our team, we would still be interested in hearing from you if you fulfil most, but not all, of the relevant criteria for the role and if you are a returner looking to restart your career after a period outside the workplace – you could be just what we are looking for.

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