Associate/Associate Director Civil Engineer

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

Job summary

A well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy in London seeks an ambitious Associate or Associate Director in Civil Engineering to lead and grow their London's civils capability. This strategic role involves establishing the civil engineering function, delivering design on various projects, and coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams. Ideal candidates should possess strong Civil 3D skills, industry experience, and be chartered or on track for Chartership. A competitive benefits package is offered, including 25 days holiday and a healthcare plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Healthcare plan & EAP

Life Assurance

Pension

Total rewards package

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified civil engineer with strong industry experience.
• Chartered or working toward Chartership (ICE or similar).
• Full driving licence + DBS check.

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.
• Maintain compliance with UK design standards and planning requirements.
• Support business development and contribute to the growth strategy.

Skills

Civil 3D skills

Project leadership

Commercial awareness

Mentoring ability

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or working toward Chartership (ICE)

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

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