Associate Civil Engineer

Bennett And Game Recruitment; Sevenoaks; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

Professional membership support

Ongoing CPD and career development

Progression within Civil Engineering

Varied UK and international projects

Friendly and supportive environment

Job summary

Bennett And Game Recruitment is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer in Sevenoaks to lead civil and infrastructure projects from feasibility through construction. You will own drainage, highways and earthworks, guiding a team of engineers and technicians to deliver high-quality designs.

The role involves client liaison, design reviews and coordination with Local Authorities and other stakeholders, across regeneration, education, commercial, and residential sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered status or close to Chartership.
• Strong UK consultancy experience in civil engineering, drainage and infrastructure design.
• Experience leading technical delivery of civil engineering projects.
• Experience mentoring engineers and technicians.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering and infrastructure projects from feasibility through construction.
• Lead drainage, highways, external works, levels, earthworks and wider site infrastructure design.
• Prepare drawings, calculations, models, specifications and technical reports.
• Coordinate with clients, architects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor engineers and technicians within the team.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring engineers

Client liaison

Communication skills

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered engineer or progress toward Chartership

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

Causeway Flow

MicroDrainage

Job description

Associate Civil Engineer

Location: Sevenoaks

Salary up to £80,000 (maybe more DOE)

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• Performance-related bonus
• Pension scheme
• Professional membership support
• Ongoing CPD and career development
• Opportunity for continued progression within the Civil Engineering team
• Varied UK and international project portfolio
• Friendly and supportive working environment

Associate Civil Engineer Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to join a well-established and respected Civil and Structural Engineering consultancy. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Civil Engineer looking to take a senior role within a growing Civil Engineering team, leading the technical delivery of projects while supporting the continued development of engineers and technicians.

The successful Associate Civil Engineer will take ownership of civil engineering and infrastructure projects from initial feasibility and concept design through planning, detailed design and construction. Projects span a diverse range of sectors including major regeneration schemes, education, commercial developments, sports facilities, residential developments, highways and earthworks.

The role will combine technical leadership, project management, client liaison and team development, with responsibility for drainage, highways, external works, levels, earthworks and wider infrastructure design.

Lead highways, external works, levels, earthworks and wider site infrastructure design. Lead the preparation of drainage strategies and the design of SuDS, foul drainage and surface water drainage systems. Prepare and review engineering drawings, calculations, models, specifications and technical reports. Manage and mentor engineers and technicians within the Civil Engineering team. Coordinate with clients, architects and multidisciplinary design teams. Liaise with Local Authorities, LLFAs, water companies, Highway Authorities and other statutory bodies. Manage project programmes, resources, fees and technical deliverables. Support the preparation of fee proposals and the commercial management of projects. Attend client meetings and carry out site inspections where required. Contribute to the continued growth and development of the Civil Engineering team.

Associate Civil Engineer Job Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Civil Engineer or making significant progress towards Chartership.
• Strong UK consultancy experience within civil engineering, drainage and infrastructure design.
• Experience leading the technical delivery of civil engineering projects.
• Experience managing and mentoring engineers and technicians.
• Strong knowledge of SuDS, flood risk, foul and surface water drainage design.
• Experienced in highways, external works, levels, earthworks and site infrastructure design.
• Experience using Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
• Experience with InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage or similar drainage design software.
• Experience with Section 38, Section 278 and Section 104 Agreements would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, coordination and client-facing skills.
• Good commercial awareness, including managing project programmes, resources and fees.
• Experience in Contract Administration would be advantageous.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Permanent UK Right to Work.