Associate Civil Engineer

Strata Construction Consulting; Cambridge; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to join their team. The role offers the flexibility to work fully remotely and involves managing projects from start to finish, overseeing design work, and developing client relationships. Candidates must have at least 7 years of experience in UK drainage and highway design, along with a relevant degree and Chartered status. This position presents a unique opportunity to contribute to various infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng or IEng grade) or close to it, with 7+ years of experience.
• Proven ability in preparing fee proposals and client communication.
• Strong project management skills with simultaneous project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of fee proposals and tenders.
• Project management from start to completion.
• Undertaking design work efficiently using applicable software.
• Oversee and check the work of civil engineering team.
• Attending site and design team meetings.
• Undertake business development to acquire new relationships.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Technical skills in highway and drainage design

Communication

Team management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering (BEng/BSc)

Tools

AUTO CAD

SITE 3D

FLOW

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to join our clients rapidly growing consultancy. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a fully remote basis anywhere in the UK or Europe. This consultancy is a civil engineering consultancy specialising in the planning and detailed design of highways and drainage infrastructure.

This consultancy supports their clients through all stages of the development process, from preparing outline planning reports such as flood risk assessments, drainage strategies and highway feasibility studies, through to providing fully detailed Highway and Drainage design packages.

The role

• Preparation of fee proposals / tenders.
• Project management from start to completion.
• Efficiently undertaking design work using applicable software (FLOW, AUTOCAD, SITE 3D).
• Oversee and check the work of a team of civil engineers ensuring outputs adhere to current regulations and ensuring quality submissions to clients.
• Attending site and design team meetings as necessary to support projects.
• Undertake business development as necessary to support and acquire new business relationships.

What you need to succeed

• A Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng or IEng grade) or otherwise close to, with extensive experience working within a UK drainage and highway design consultancy (7+ years).
• Degree educated (BEng/BSc) or higher in a relevant field.
• Proven ability preparing fee proposals and corresponding with clients to support the acquisition of new work.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Expert at communication and developing and maintaining good client relationships.
• Strong and proven project management skills delivering multiple projects simultaneously on time and within budget.
• Strong and deep-rooted technical skills within highway and drainage design.