Associate / Associate Director Civil Engineer

Girling Jones Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy seeks an experienced Associate/Associate Director Civil Engineer to deliver integrated drainage and highways designs, with strong emphasis on residential projects. The role involves leading teams, managing client relationships, and contributing to business development within a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Performance-based annual bonus

Pension and health cash plan

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative, innovative work environment

Opportunity to progress to Director/Partner

Qualifications

• 10 years post-qualification experience in civil engineering.
• Experience in drainage and highways projects within residential sector.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of drainage strategies and highways design.
• Produce detailed technical documentation and ensure compliance.
• Manage project budgets and timelines.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Chartered status or working towards chartership

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil design software

Job description

Location: Exeter
Salary: £55,000 £75,000 per annum

The Role

A leading, anonymous civil engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate/Associate Director Civil Engineer to join its team. You will play a key role in delivering integrated drainage and highways designs, with a strong emphasis on projects within the residential sector. In addition, you will work on commercial, mixed-use, and industrial schemes, ensuring that all designs meet technical, safety, and sustainability standards from initial concept through to construction. You will also play a key role in business development and the growth and shaping of the Civils team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development of drainage strategies and highways design for diverse projects, with a focus on residential applications.
• Produce detailed technical documentation, including design calculations, reports, and specifications.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate civil designs with broader project requirements.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, including SuDS principles.
• Manage project budgets, timelines, and risk assessments.
• Manage and support junior civil engineers, promoting professional development.
• Assist in business development and foster strong client relationships.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience in civil engineering.
• Significant experience in delivering drainage and highways projects within the residential sector, as well as exposure to commercial and industrial projects.
• Chartered (or working towards chartership) with a recognised professional institution (e.g., ICE, IStructE).
• Proficiency in civil design software (AutoCAD, relevant analysis tools) and modern digital design practices.
• Strong project management, leadership, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver cost-effective, sustainable design solutions.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

What s In It For You

• Competitive salary circa £55,000 to £75,000, negotiable DoE.
• Performance-based annual bonus.
• Benefits package including pension, health cash plan and wellbeing perks.
• Professional development opportunities with tailored training and support for chartership if applicable.
• A collaborative, innovative work environment.
• Exposure to a broad portfolio of projects across residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial sectors.
• Genuine opportunity to progress to Director/Partner in the future.

The Company

This consultancy is well established and recognised for quality civil and structural engineering, delivering cutting-edge solutions across multiple sectors. With a commitment to technical excellence and sustainability, the company has a diverse project portfolio spanning residential, commercial, mixed-use, and industrial developments and deliver long-term value for clients. They have 4 offices across the UK, including their newly opened Exeter branch.