Associate Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Ringway; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Associate Civil Engineer. The ideal candidate will lead the delivery of civil and infrastructure projects, mentor engineers, and act as the main point of contact for clients. This role requires a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and 7+ years of consultancy experience. The position offers the chance to take on leadership responsibilities within a well-established team. The company emphasizes quality, compliance, and strong client relationships.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of civil and infrastructure projects.
• Manage and mentor engineers within the team.
• Act as main point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Ensure quality, compliance, and delivery to programme and budget.

Skills

Project leadership

Client management

Mentoring engineers

Civil infrastructure design

Technical report review

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER

Manchester

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

You will be joining a well‑established civil engineering consultancy delivering infrastructure projects across the North West. This Associate Civil Engineer role sits at the heart of the Manchester office, offering autonomy to lead projects end to end, mentor engineers and support the continued growth of an already strong client base.

The role

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 include:

• Leading highways, drainage, SuDS and civil infrastructure design
• Managing and mentoring engineers within the Manchester 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

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 infrastructure, roads or drainage 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.

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.