Salary: £65,000 – £75,000
Location: Bristol
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – 2 days working from home per week
About the Opportunity
We are currently working with an established and respected engineering consultancy looking to appoint an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to lead and develop its Civil Engineering capabilities across the South West, Wales and Midlands.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Civil Engineer looking to take on a senior leadership position, with genuine responsibility for growing a team, developing client relationships and helping shape the future direction of the civil engineering division.
Based in either Bristol, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to build and lead a dedicated team while delivering a diverse range of civil engineering projects.
The position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 – £75,000, alongside hybrid working with two days working from home per week.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and develop the Civil Engineering team, supporting its continued growth across the South West, Wales and Midlands.
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Manage and oversee civil engineering projects from initial concept through to detailed design and delivery.
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Prepare fee proposals, manage project budgets and ensure successful commercial delivery.
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Support business development activities, identifying new opportunities and establishing long-term client relationships.
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Provide technical leadership and guidance on complex civil engineering projects.
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Oversee the preparation of technical designs, drawings, specifications and reports.
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Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients and external stakeholders to ensure successful project outcomes.
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Manage project programmes, resources and deliverables to ensure deadlines and budgets are achieved.
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Mentor and support junior engineers, contributing to the development of a high-performing team.
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Maintain high technical standards and ensure compliance with relevant engineering regulations, procedures and health and safety requirements.
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Work closely with senior management to support the strategic growth of the business.
Requirements
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Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
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Significant experience working within a UK civil or multidisciplinary engineering consultancy.
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Strong technical understanding of civil engineering design and project delivery.
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Proven experience managing projects, budgets and multidisciplinary teams.
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Experience developing client relationships, preparing fee proposals and supporting business development.
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Excellent knowledge of relevant UK engineering standards, regulations and design procedures.
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Strong commercial awareness with the ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
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Confident communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring and developing engineers.
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Ability to provide technical direction and deliver practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
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An ambitious and proactive approach, with an interest in growing and developing a civil engineering team.
What's on Offer?
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£65,000 – £75,000 salary, depending on experience.
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Hybrid working – 2 days working from home per week.
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Opportunity to work from either the Bristol or Cardiff office.
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A genuine leadership opportunity with responsibility for developing and growing a dedicated Civil Engineering team.
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Significant involvement in business development, client relationships and strategic decision-making.
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Exposure to a varied portfolio of projects across multiple sectors.
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Excellent opportunities for further career progression and professional development.
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The opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future growth of an established engineering consultancy.
Interested?
If you're an experienced Civil Engineer looking for an opportunity to take greater ownership of projects, develop a team and have a genuine influence on the growth of a business, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential discussion about the opportunity
Salary description
£65000.00 - £75000.00 per year