Associate Civil Engineer

Access Talent Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated Associate Civil Engineer to lead a growing team in Southampton. This role involves guiding a multidisciplinary team and managing diverse projects in the civil engineering sector. You will oversee project planning, technical deliverables, and team management while promoting an inclusive culture. The position offers a clear pathway to progress to Associate Director as the team expands. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions and fostering team growth, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Erfahrener Associate Civil Engineer mit Führungskompetenzen und technischem Know-how.
• Starke Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und Fähigkeit zur Teamleitung erforderlich.

Responsibilities

• Überwachung der Planung und kommerziellen Leistung von Ingenieurprojekten.
• Leitung und Unterstützung eines kleinen Teams von Ingenieuren und Technikern.
• Aufbau und Pflege starker Kundenbeziehungen zur Unterstützung des Wachstums.

Skills

Projektmanagement

Technische Führung

Teammanagement

Business Development

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Fähigkeit zur Führung

Education

Zulassung als Chartered oder Incorporated Engineer

Abschluss in Bauingenieurwesen oder verwandtem Fach

Job description

Civil & Structural Engineering, Transport Infrastructure, Utilities

((BST: 8:00 - 18:00 (Mon/Thurs) 8:00 - 16:00 (Fri)))

Access Talent Group are currently recruiting for an Associate or Associate Director in Civil Engineering within their Infrastructure team based in the south of England.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Associate Civil Engineer to lead and develop an established and growing civil engineering sub-team based on the South Coast of England. They are currently located in Winchester which will transition to a new office in Southampton during 2025.

This role provides the opportunity to guide a multidisciplinary team, managing a diverse portfolio of projects from inception to completion. It is an Associate-level appointment but offers a clear pathway for progression to Associate Director as the team and business continue to grow.

The civil engineering and water team is part of a wider ecosystem within the Water and Energy sector, covering projects in the Utilities, Flood risk, Drainage, Roads and transport, and Development Infrastructure sector.

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee the planning, resource management, and commercial performance of multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Technical Leadership: Direct the preparation and review of technical deliverables, including drawings, reports, specifications, and presentations.
• Team Management: Line manage a small team of engineers and technicians, supporting recruitment, conducting performance appraisals, and fostering the professional development of team members.
• Business Development: Build and maintain strong client and collaborator networks, proactively seeking and securing new business opportunities to support growth plans on the South Coast.
• Culture and Inclusion: Promote an inclusive and equitable workplace culture, encouraging diversity and collaboration.
• Technical Excellence: Contribute to a culture of technical excellence by supporting skills development within the team and driving continuous improvement in technical delivery.

Technical Experience

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions and growing a successful team.

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a relevant professional institution (such as ICE or equivalent).
• Qualification in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong technical expertise in one or more areas relevant to civil engineering, including:
• Earthworks
• Roads and streets
• Public realm
• Utilities
• Flood risk and drainage
• Wider interest or knowledge of complementary aspects of infrastructure development, such as:
• Planning and project management
• Sustainability and carbon management
• Infrastructure resilience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently with clients and project teams.
• Proven ability to manage complex workloads and multiple concurrent projects effectively.
• Demonstrated track record of successful project delivery in the UK and/or internationally.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire others.
• Commitment to design excellence and contributing to continuous quality improvement.

If you are an experienced Principal or established Associate looking to lead a Civil Engineering team across a wide sector of project work, please contact Cameron Green on 02380981322 or Email [e-mail]