Associate Civil Engineer | Nottingham

We’re currently partnering with a well-established and highly respected civil and structural engineering consultancy in Nottingham to recruit an experienced Associate Civil Engineer.

This is a key strategic hire, offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to step into a leadership role within a growing business, helping to shape project delivery, mentor teams, and contribute to ongoing business development.

Role

As an Associate Civil Engineer, you will take responsibility for leading the delivery of civil engineering projects across a range of sectors, whilst supporting the senior leadership team in managing client relationships and driving the continued growth of the business.

You will play a pivotal role in both technical delivery and team development.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of civil engineering projects (including drainage, highways, and infrastructure)

Manage projects from feasibility through to construction

Oversee and review technical work produced by the team

Act as a key point of contact for clients and external stakeholders

Support the management and mentoring of junior engineers and technicians

Contribute to business development activities, including winning new work

Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard

About you

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or close to achieving chartership (ICE preferred)

Strong background in UK-based civil infrastructure design

Proven experience delivering drainage and highways schemes (S38, S278, S104 etc.)

Experience with relevant software such as Civil 3D, MicroDrainage / InfoDrainage

Strong leadership and project management skills

Commercial awareness and experience managing client relationships

What’s on offer

Competitive salary and senior-level benefits package

Flexible and hybrid working options

Clear progression route to senior leadership level

Opportunity to play a key role in shaping a growing regional team

Varied and technically interesting project work