Associate Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Civil Engineer in London. You will lead a new team and manage various civil engineering projects while ensuring the highest standards in design and client relations. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, Chartered Status, and extensive design experience, particularly in drainage and water projects. The role offers a competitive salary and dedication to professional development, with generous leave and pension benefits.

Benefits

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Dedication to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Qualifications

• A UK Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE).
• Extensive experience working on water-based projects.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of exciting projects and developments.
• Take responsibility for a team of Civil Engineering professionals.
• Lead all aspects of design projects including budgeting and resourcing.

Skills

Extensive experience of working in a design capacity within a UK consultancy setting

Confidence in winning diverse projects

Outstanding organisation and time management

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

UK Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent

Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Associate Civil Engineer

Ref. No.: CJD0612A25

Location: London

Salary: £65,000 – £70,000

This is a phenomenal opportunity to join my client, a forward-thinking, eco-conscious Multidisciplinary Consultancy, currently in the process of establishing themselves as market-leading experts in the Water and wider Civil Engineering sectors. As a recently-established consultancy, they are currently on the lookout for a talented, highly-experienced Associate Civil Engineer with extensive knowledge of drainage and non-infrastructure design who is willing to win, manage, and successfully deliver a number of challenging projects. You will effectively be responsible for building and leading a newly-established team of design professionals, based in the unique, cultural Capital City of London.

Benefits for the role of Associate Civil Engineer include (but are not limited to):

• Highly-competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
• Employee Pension Scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Opportunities to win and deliver a number of diverse engineering projects across the region and beyond
• Proactively influencing the developmental direction of the company

Responsibilities for the role of Associate Civil Engineer include:

• Delivering a range of exciting projects and developments
• Taking responsibility for a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals, mentoring them and overseeing their Continuing Professional Development (CPD) throughout their careers
• Leading all aspects of design projects, such as budgeting, resourcing, scheduling, and successful delivery/implementation
• Working to win infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects
• Managing important professional relations with clients and other stakeholders, across the public and private sectors
• Preparing, checking, and submitting reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and other such technical documents
• Continually enforcing company policies, procedures, and best practice
• Upholding the appropriate health and safety standards at all times
• Contributing to the company’s business development strategies, acting as a trusted, go-to representative during client meetings, site visits, etc.

Required skills and experience for the role of Associate Civil Engineer include:

• A UK Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or a cognate discipline
• Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE)
• Extensive experience of working in a design capacity, within a UK consultancy setting
• Demonstrable experience of working with water-based projects
• Experience of detailed drainage and civil engineering design
• Proficient in the use of various software packages (including Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Considerable experience of writing, checking, and amending reports for submission
• Previous experience of managing projects and people within the sector
• Extensive experience of managing client and stakeholder relations
• Confidence in winning diverse projects across the region, and delivering these to the highest of standards
• Outstanding organisation, time management, team leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Hold a full, valid UK driving licence

Desirable skills and experience for the role of Associate Civil Engineer include:

• A UK Master’s Degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline
• Experience of having worked on water-based non-infrastructure design projects (e.g., reservoirs, pumping stations, etc.)
• Experience of authoring Flood Risk Assessments
• Experience of Sustainable Drainage Design (SuDS)
• Experience of working in a public-facing role

If you are interested in the role of Associate Civil Engineer, please do not hesitate to contact Caroline Davis at Penguin Recruitment. Please also see our website for a range of other roles currently available. This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a recruitment agency in respect to this vacancy.