Associate Civil Engineer

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Health cover

26 days leave plus holidays

Cycle to work

Bike storage on site

Training & development

Investors in People

Carbon neutral

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer in Manchester to lead a Civils and Infrastructure team on drainage and highways schemes. The role is permanent and focuses on delivering high-quality infrastructure projects on time and within budget.

You will mentor engineers, manage resources, and drive project success across a range of assignments, with a strong emphasis on drainage design and client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a Civil Engineering team.
• Strong background in civil infrastructure design, particularly drainage.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience using MicroDrainage, Civil 3D and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Manage the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects.
• Oversee the design of highways and drainage schemes, with a strong emphasis on drainage.
• Plan and coordinate resources across multiple projects.
• Attend resource planning meetings and contribute to project scheduling.
• Assist in fee management, project appointments, and service negotiations.
• Review and approve team timesheets and annual leave requests.
• Conduct regular team meetings, appraisals, and performance reviews.
• Support the professional and personal development of your team.

Skills

Leadership

Drainage design

Infrastructure design

Project management

Communication

Tools

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

Job description

The Associate Civil Engineer position, based in Manchester, offers a permanent contract with a salary between £55,000 and £60,000 per annum. This role involves leading a dedicated Civils and Infrastructure team, focusing primarily on drainage design alongside highways schemes. You will manage project delivery, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met while mentoring engineers to develop their technical skills. The position requires substantial experience in infrastructure design and team leadership. This is a full-time role suited to a professional seeking to drive quality across varied infrastructure projects.

Associate Civil Engineer (Drainage and Infrastructure) Manchester Our client is looking for an experienced Civil Engineering Team Leader/Associate Civil Engineer to join their growing Civils and Infrastructure team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical leader who enjoys developing people, and driving project success. Working across a variety of infrastructure projects, you''ll lead a team responsible for the design of highways and drainage schemes, with a particular emphasis on drainage design, which forms the majority of the team''s workload.

The Role Responsible for leading a team of engineers while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. You''ll play a key role in resource planning, mentoring team members, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and colleagues across the business.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects.
• Oversee the design of highways and drainage schemes, with a strong emphasis on drainage.
• Plan and coordinate resources across multiple projects.
• Attend resource planning meetings and contribute to project scheduling.
• Assist in fee management, project appointments, and service negotiations.
• Review and approve team timesheets and annual leave requests.
• Conduct regular team meetings, appraisals, and performance reviews.
• Support the professional and personal development of your team.

Ideal requirements:

• Proven experience leading a Civil Engineering team.
• Strong background in civil infrastructure design, particularly drainage.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Experience using:
• MicroDrainage - Civil 3D - AutoCAD

What's on Offer:

• Salary £55,000 - £65,000
• Pension contribution.
• Health and wellbeing cover.
• 26 days'' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Secure bike storage and onsite changing facilities.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Investors in People accredited employer.
• Carbon Neutral business with a strong commitment to sustainable engineering and environmentally responsible practices