Associate/Associate Director Civil Engineer

Aldwych Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy is seeking an ambitious Associate or Associate Director in Civil Engineering to lead the establishment of the civil engineering function in London. This role involves delivering high-quality designs across various projects and expanding the team's capabilities. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong Civil 3D skills, and a desire to mentor others. The position offers 25 days holiday, a healthcare plan, and a pension, ensuring a rewarding working environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare plan

Life Assurance

Pension

Total rewards package

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified civil engineer with strong industry experience.
• Chartered or working toward Chartership (ICE or similar).
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead the civil engineering function in London.
• Deliver and oversee civils design across a varied project portfolio.
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams across multiple offices.

Skills

Civil 3D skills

Project leadership

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status (ICE or similar)

Job description

Associate / Associate Director - Civil Engineering

London | Lead & Build a New Team

I'm partnering with a well-established, award-winning multi-disciplinary consultancy that delivers architecture, engineering, surveying, and project management services across the UK. They're now looking to appoint an ambitious Associate or Associate Director (Civil Engineering) to set up and grow their civils capability in the London office, working closely with strong existing teams in other regions.

This is a key strategic hire-ideal for someone ready to take ownership, build a team, and play a leading role in shaping the discipline's future.

The Role

• Establish and lead the civil engineering function in London.
• Deliver and oversee civils design across a varied project portfolio (highways, drainage, earthworks, infrastructure, site layouts).
• Coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams across multiple offices.
• Maintain compliance with UK design standards, planning requirements, and CDM.
• Ensure high-quality, sustainable, technically sound solutions.
• Support business development and contribute to the discipline's growth strategy.

Requirements

• Degree-qualified civil engineer with strong industry experience.
• Chartered or working toward Chartership (ICE or similar).
• Strong Civil 3D skills.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor others.
• Commercial awareness and appetite to build a team.
• Full driving licence + DBS check.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Healthcare plan & EAP
• Life Assurance
• Pension
• Total rewards package

Please get in touch if interested!

Will Herman
(phone number removed)

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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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