Associate Civil Engineer

Regional Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Recruitment is seeking an experienced Associate Civil Engineer in Leicester to lead a team across a diverse portfolio of civil projects. The role focuses on delivering projects on time and to a high standard while strengthening client relationships and driving business success.

The candidate will combine strong technical civil engineering expertise with proven leadership, guiding delivery, resource planning, and KPI monitoring within a growing consultancy.

Qualifications

• Requires significant UK civil engineering consultancy experience.
• Strong background in development infrastructure and civil engineering design.
• Demonstrated experience managing and developing engineering teams.
• Proven track record in client relationship management and key account development.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technicians.
• Provide technical direction and ensure project delivery from inception to completion.
• Manage staff development, coaching, and performance management.
• Drive recruitment, resource planning, and team growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Client relationship management

Commercial awareness

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Autodesk InfoDrainage

Causeway Flow

AutoCAD

Microsoft Outlook

MailManager

Job description

Associate Civil Engineer

Location: Leicester

Salary: £60,000+ (dependent on UK experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to join an ambitious and growing consultancy. This is a senior leadership position offering the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio of projects, ranging in scale and complexity, while playing a key role in the continued growth and success of the business.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical expertise with proven leadership and management skills, taking responsibility for project delivery, client relationships, team development, and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers and technicians.
• Support staff development through coaching, performance management, and technical guidance.
• Assist in recruitment, resource planning, and team growth initiatives.
• Foster a positive and collaborative working culture.

Project Delivery

• Oversee the design and delivery of civil engineering projects from inception through to completion.
• Provide technical direction on:
  • Residential developments
  • Commercial developments
  • Roads and highway infrastructure
  • Drainage and sewer network design
  • Site development and infrastructure schemes
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Monitor and report on project and team performance against agreed KPIs.

Essential Experience

• Significant UK civil engineering consultancy experience.
• Strong background in development infrastructure and civil engineering design.
• Experience working on a wide range of projects with varying scales and complexities.
• Proven experience managing and developing engineering teams.
• Track record of client relationship management and key account development.
• Experience managing project performance, utilisation, and KPI delivery.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen.

Technical Skills

• Knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of Autodesk InfoDrainage (formerly Inflow/MicroDrainage).
• Knowledge of Causeway Flow.
• Autodesk AutoCAD – Expert level proficiency.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience using MailManager.

Professional Qualifications

Essential

• Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.

Desirable

• Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE) or CMIHT status