Associate Civil Engineer

Associate Civil Engineer

Location: Bristol - Hybrid Working

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000+ DOE

Associate Civil Engineer required to join an established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy as they continue to expand their Civil Engineering capability across the South West, Wales and Midlands. This is a senior opportunity offering genuine scope to take ownership of a regional Civil Engineering function, combining technical delivery, project leadership, client development and team growth.

The successful candidate will initially remain technically involved in projects while working closely with senior management and the wider Business Development team to strengthen existing client relationships, develop new opportunities and grow a dedicated Civil Engineering team.

The role would suit an established Associate Civil Engineer or an experienced Principal Civil Engineer ready to progress into an Associate-level position.

Associate Civil Engineer Salary & Benefits

• £65,000 - £75,000 salary, dependent upon experience
• Potential flexibility above £75,000 for particularly strong candidates, including those who are professionally qualified and/or bring established client relationships
• Hybrid working - typically up to 2 days working from home
• Professional development and chartership support
• ICE-approved training scheme
• Additional day's annual leave for your birthday
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' annual leave
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Funded quarterly office social events
• Support from established Civil Engineering teams across the wider business

Associate Civil Engineer Job Overview

• Lead and develop the Civil Engineering capability across the South West, Wales and Midlands
• Scope projects and prepare fee proposals
• Assist with business development activity to grow and diversify the Civil Engineering offering
• Develop relationships with existing and prospective clients
• Attend client meetings to establish project requirements and provide technical advice
• Oversee Civil Engineering projects from concept through to implementation
• Deliver and oversee drainage strategies, flood risk assessments and detailed drainage design
• Manage associated development highways work, including Section 38 and Section 278 schemes
• Develop appropriate technical solutions, reports and designs
• Undertake site inspections and reviews
• Review drawings, reports, surveys, testing information and other technical data
• Identify and resolve technical and design issues
• Manage project programmes, budgets and commercial performance
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the required technical standard
• Manage project teams and coordinate multidisciplinary project delivery
• Maintain high technical standards in accordance with company procedures and Health & Safety requirements
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers
• Support the technical development of the wider business
• Recruit and develop a dedicated Civil Engineering team as workload increases
• Represent the consultancy externally with clients and other industry professionals

Associate Civil Engineer Job Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Significant UK consultancy experience within Civil Engineering
• Strong background in development infrastructure and building-related Civil Engineering
• Experience with drainage strategies and detailed drainage design
• Knowledge of flood risk assessment
• Experience with Section 38 and Section 278 infrastructure
• Strong technical design and project management capability
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Good commercial awareness, including project budgets and fee proposals
• Strong client-facing and relationship-building skills
• Previous experience managing or mentoring engineers
• Ability to provide technical leadership across complex projects
• Business development experience advantageous, although candidates looking to develop this aspect of their career will also be considered
• Chartered Engineer status advantageous but not essential
• Existing Principal Civil Engineers looking to progress to Associate level are encouraged to apply
• Existing relationships with developers, housebuilders or other regional clients would be highly advantageous

The Opportunity

This is not simply a project delivery position. The successful Associate Civil Engineer will have the opportunity to establish and grow a regional Civil Engineering team, with the backing of existing technical leadership and Civil Engineering resources elsewhere within the business.

The position therefore offers a strong route for an ambitious Principal or Associate Engineer who wants greater involvement in clients, commercial decisions, business development and ultimately building their own team, without having to start from scratch.