As an Associate Civil Engineer, you will lead technical delivery, guide multi-disciplinary teams, and foster strong client relations to bring visionary projects to life. You’ll balance strategic thinking with hands-on engineering, working in a 100-percent employee-owned organization that supports career growth. You’ll tackle design, supervision, and project delivery while upholding high technical standards. This role offers meaningful impact through complex projects and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities
Design, manage and supervise project delivery, define client brief, requirements, scope, and deliverables across projects
Agree service levels and fee alignment with the Director and manage fee draw-down and invoicing
Monitor resources and CAD requirements, forecast engineering workload, and ensure timely design reviews
Perform concept to detailed design, tendering, on-site supervision, and project completion
Ensure technical compliance and consistent quality across all designs and reports
Maintain client relationships and pursue repeat business while managing client expectations
Identify and pursue new business opportunities and assist with company presentations
Coach and develop staff, set objectives, and monitor performance
Implement QA systems, health and safety, and CDM compliance
Accurately complete timesheets and assist with reporting and invoicing
Oversee project progress, cost control, and project administration processes
Key requirements
BEng, MSc in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or equivalent subject
Incorporated Status preferred and pursuit of Chartered status
Minimum 7 years’ industry experience, ideally in a design consultancy
Experience in designing and managing projects
Computer modelling and producing CAD drawings; effective communication with other consultants
Project management experience with limited supervision
Competency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint
personable and self-starting attitude
ability to work across disciplines and build rapport
resilience under pressure and ability to meet tight deadlines
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