Technical Director - Highways & Civils
| Posting date: | 20 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Birmingham/Newark |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | RPS Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | req7919 |
Summary
Tetra Tech RPS is seeking an experienced and credible Technical Director to lead and shape our Highways and Civil Infrastructure capability based from Birmingham or Newark, with travel and with hybrid working. This is a senior leadership role for a technically strong highways professional who thrives on guiding complex schemes, supporting and influencing teams, and playing a central role in commercial performance and work winning.
This position offers the opportunity to take technical and commercial ownership of a well‑established highways team delivering complex infrastructure schemes across residential, industrial, commercial and strategic development projects.
Mandatory Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will hold a degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline and be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) through a recognised professional institution. You will bring substantial experience in highways engineering and civil infrastructure design delivery, with a proven record of leading and assuring complex highway schemes, including third‑party approvals and stakeholder negotiation. You will demonstrate strong technical credibility, sound commercial awareness, and the confidence to act as a senior technical authority, guiding teams and clients through technically challenging and high‑profile infrastructure projects.
Beneficial Experience
Experience in Section 278 highway schemes, residential‑led infrastructure, utilities coordination, industrial and commercial developments, and engagement with third‑party regulators will be highly advantageous. Exposure to large multidisciplinary projects and strategic infrastructure planning and coordination will further strengthen your suitability.
Full job description available here: https://tetratech.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/7919?c=tetratech&sq=req7919&lang=en-GB&referralToken=IZvnDrGPSU6kiCs8wwWFaw
This position offers the opportunity to take technical and commercial ownership of a well‑established highways team delivering complex infrastructure schemes across residential, industrial, commercial and strategic development projects.
Mandatory Requirements
To be considered for this role, you will hold a degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline and be a Chartered Engineer (CEng) through a recognised professional institution. You will bring substantial experience in highways engineering and civil infrastructure design delivery, with a proven record of leading and assuring complex highway schemes, including third‑party approvals and stakeholder negotiation. You will demonstrate strong technical credibility, sound commercial awareness, and the confidence to act as a senior technical authority, guiding teams and clients through technically challenging and high‑profile infrastructure projects.
Beneficial Experience
Experience in Section 278 highway schemes, residential‑led infrastructure, utilities coordination, industrial and commercial developments, and engagement with third‑party regulators will be highly advantageous. Exposure to large multidisciplinary projects and strategic infrastructure planning and coordination will further strengthen your suitability.
Full job description available here: https://tetratech.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/7919?c=tetratech&sq=req7919&lang=en-GB&referralToken=IZvnDrGPSU6kiCs8wwWFaw
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