Details:
- Salary: £55,000 - 60,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Leicester City of Leicester
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Associate Civil Engineer
Location: Leicester
Salary: £60,000+ (dependent on UK experience)
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to join an ambitious and growing consultancy. This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging in scale and complexity, while playing a key role in the continued growth and success of the business.
The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership and management skills, taking responsibility for project delivery, client relationships, team development, and commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technicians.
* Support staff development through coaching, performance management, and technical guidance.
* Assist in recruitment, resource planning, and team growth initiatives.
* Foster a positive and collaborative working culture.
Project Delivery
* Oversee the design and delivery of civil engineering projects from inception through to completion.
* Provide technical direction on:
* Residential developments
* Commercial developments
* Roads and highway infrastructure
* Drainage and sewer network design
* Site development and infrastructure schemes
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
* Monitor and report on project and team performance against agreed KPIs.
Essential Experience
* Significant UK civil engineering consultancy experience.
* Strong background in development infrastructure and civil engineering design.
* Experience working on a wide range of projects with varying scales and complexities.
* Proven experience managing and developing engineering teams.
* Track record of client relationship management and key account development.
* Experience managing project performance, utilisation, and KPI delivery.
* Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.
Technical Skills
* Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D.
* Knowledge of Autodesk InfoDrainage (formerly Inflow/MicroDrainage).
* Knowledge of Causeway Flow.
* Autodesk AutoCAD – Expert level proficiency.
* Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook.
* Experience using MailManager.
Professional Qualifications
Essential
* Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Desirable
* Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE) or CMIHT status