Associate Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Associate Civil Engineer for a role based in Leeds. The successful candidate will lead diverse civil and infrastructure projects while mentoring a team and acting as the main client contact. Ideal applicants have a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and over 7 years' consultancy experience. This opportunity offers significant leadership responsibility and the chance to work on projects beyond the local region.

Qualifications

• 7+ years' UK consultancy experience.
• Strong background in roads, drainage or development infrastructure.
• Experience mentoring engineers and supporting business growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil and infrastructure projects.
• Manage and mentor engineers in the Leeds office.
• Act as main point of contact for clients.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Civil engineering design

Mentoring

Project management

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Associate Civil Engineer

Leeds

New year, new job. Are you a Civil Engineer ready to step into an Associate‑level role based in Leeds, with exposure to projects that extend beyond the local region? This is an excellent opportunity for an Associate Civil Engineer who wants leadership responsibility, client influence and varied project work across Yorkshire and further afield.

You will be joining a well‑established civil engineering consultancy with a strong Leeds office and a diverse project portfolio. While the role is Leeds‑based, the work spans regional and national infrastructure and development schemes, offering broader technical exposure while remaining anchored to a core office and team.

The role

As an Associate Civil Engineer, you will lead civil and infrastructure projects while helping shape and grow the Leeds‑based team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading highways, drainage, SuDS and civil infrastructure design
• Managing and mentoring engineers within the Leeds office
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and project 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

About you

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

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• 7+ years' UK consultancy experience
• Strong background in roads, drainage or development infrastructure
• 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.

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.