Associate Civil Engineer

American Society of Civil Engineers; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office pattern: 4 days in office / 1 W

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Income protection

Discretionary bonus

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Membership fees covered

ICE training support

Wellbeing sessions

Job summary

American Society of Civil Engineers in Manchester seeks a Principal/Associate Civil Engineer to lead multi-disciplinary civil projects and manage client relationships. The role offers progression toward Director level and influence over the Manchester office's growth.

You will deliver civil, structural and geotechnical work, supervise design teams, and own drawings, calculations and reports with strong leadership support. 4 days in the office and 1 day WFH.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• Chartered or close to chartered with ICE or IStructE is required.
• Recent consultancy experience in North West preferred.

Responsibilities

• Leading and managing delivery of civil engineering projects.
• Taking technical ownership of drawings, calculations, reports and design documents.
• Coordinating and reviewing work produced by engineers and technicians.
• Using design/analysis software including Civil 3D and CAD.
• Analysing technical problems and developing practical engineering solutions.
• Understanding design guides, standards and CDM (2015) responsibilities.
• Managing project risk (technical, commercial and H&S).
• Attending site visits to assess constraints and construction progress.
• Presenting technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Internal project management including resource planning and financial control.
• Developing fee proposals and project cost estimates.
• Building and maintaining client relationships.
• Supporting junior team members with technical and professional development.
• Contributing to business development and team growth.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered or close to chartered with ICE or IStructE

Tools

Civil 3D

CAD

Job description

Job Title: Principal / Associate Civil Engineer

Location: Manchester

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000

Working Pattern: 4 days office / 1 day WFH

A growing civil, structural and geotechnical engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal / Associate Civil Engineer to join their expanding Manchester team. This newly created role offers genuine progression towards Director level and the chance to shape the future of the Manchester office.

Benefits

• 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home
• Flexible working hours
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Discretionary bonus
• 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (option to buy/sell up to 5 days)
• Professional membership fees covered
• ICE training support
• Regular wellbeing sessions and social events

The Opportunity

This role is ideal for someone ready to take ownership of multi‑disciplinary projects, lead client relationships, and play a key part in the growth of the business. You'll work across a diverse range of sectors and disciplines, with strong support from senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and managing delivery of civil engineering projects
• Taking technical ownership of drawings, calculations, reports and design documents
• Coordinating and reviewing work produced by engineers and technicians
• Using design/analysis software including Civil 3D and CAD
• Analysing technical problems and developing practical engineering solutions
• Understanding design guides, standards and CDM (2015) responsibilities
• Managing project risk (technical, commercial and H&S)
• Attending site visits to assess constraints and construction progress
• Presenting technical solutions to both technical and non‑technical audiences
• Internal project management including resource planning and financial control
• Developing fee proposals and project cost estimates
• Building and maintaining client relationships
• Supporting junior team members with technical and professional development
• Contributing to business development and team growth

Required Qualifications

• Recent consultancy experience (North West preferred)
• Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered or close to chartered with ICE or IStructE

Desired Attributes

• Positive, enthusiastic and solutions‑focused
• Strong communicator with clients, colleagues and third parties
• Takes pride in delivering high‑quality work
• Passionate about engineering and continuous learning