Associate Civil Engineer

Job description

Associate Civil Engineer

A leading employee-owned engineering consultancy are in the market for an Associate Civil Engineer for their London office. They have an excellent array of projects lined up within the defence, sports, leisure and aviation markets. This is a great opportunity to join a company with a fantastic reputation for high-quality work, as well as employee satisfaction.

Role and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multidisciplinary civil infrastructure design (highway and drainage).
• Oversee design quality, technical assurance, budgets and programme delivery.
• Support bids, proposals and business development.
• Mentor staff and support team growth.
• Work with high autonomy and act as a key client‑facing representative.

Requirements

Essential

• Chartered (ICE/CIHT or similar).
• MEng/BEng qualified or equivalent.
• Experience in early optioneering and all design stages.
• Significant experience in expertise in highway and drainage infrastructure design
• Proven leadership of civil infrastructure schemes through the full lifecycle.
• Strong project management skills
• Solid understanding of CDM and H&S legislation.
• Ability to review and approve design work; familiarity with key design standards.
• Excellent communication and client‑facing skills.
• Experience of working with both internal and external parties(e.g., utility companies, drainage authorities, highway authorities).
• Skilled with Civils 3D, InfoDrainage/MicroDrainage

Beneficial

• Coaching/mentoring experience.
• Knowledge of contracts, procurement and risk management.
• Awareness of operational/maintenance implications of design

Salary & Benefits

• Up to 7% pension
• 2 bonus schemes
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare
• 25 days holiday (can increase to 27 at Senior Associate grade)
• Buy & sell holiday scheme
• Hybrid working (3 days in, 2 days from home)
• Salary: £60,000 - £75,000

Notes

A Senior Associate Civil Engineer position is available for those already at an Associate Engineer grade. This would come with a larger salary range between £75,000 - £85,000.

Security clearance will be needed to carry out this role. You will not already need to hold it, just be eligible to attain it. Due to this, candidates who require sponsorship, will not be able to be considered.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English