Associate Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Hove; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering consultancy in Hove is seeking an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to lead civil and infrastructure projects. This role involves managing teams, mentoring engineers, and being the main point of contact for clients. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in the UK, a degree in Civil Engineering, and proficiency in AutoCAD. The position offers the chance to shape the Hove office's delivery and client relations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' experience in a UK consultancy.
• Strong background in civil infrastructure projects.
• Experience in roads and drainage design.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and infrastructure project delivery.
• Manage and mentor team engineers.
• Act as main point of client contact.

Skills

Engineering design leadership

Mentoring engineers

Client communication

Project management

Technical report reviewing

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Associate Civil Engineer

Hove

New year, new job. Are you a Civil Engineer ready to step into an Associate-level role and take on real leadership responsibility in Hove? This is a strong opportunity for an Associate Civil Engineer who wants to combine technical delivery, people leadership and client‑facing responsibility within a respected consultancy.

You will be joining a well-established civil engineering consultancy delivering infrastructure projects across the South East. This Associate Civil Engineer role sits at the heart of the Hove office, offering autonomy to lead projects end to end, mentor engineers and help grow an already strong client base.

As an Associate Civil Engineer, you will lead the delivery of civil and infrastructure projects while helping shape and grow the local team.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading highways, drainage, SuDS and civil infrastructure design
• Managing and mentoring engineers within the team
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, architects and stakeholders
• Reviewing designs, calculations, drawings and technical reports
• Supporting fee proposals, business development and project resourcing
• Ensuring quality, compliance and delivery to programme and budget

Qualifications

This role suits an experienced Associate Civil Engineer or a Senior Civil Engineer ready to step up.

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 7+ years' UK consultancy experience
• Strong background in roads, drainage or infrastructure projects
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and relevant civil design software
• Experience mentoring engineers and supporting business growth

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Contact

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.