Associate Civil Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

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Job Description

VACANCY - ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER
THIS IS A FULL TIME, PERMANENT VACANCY
LOCATION - TAMWORTH
SALARY: (We are open to the level of individual we hire - salaries will depend on experience)

• Associate Civil Engineer: £60,000 - £70,000 - Chartered + 12-Years Experience
• Principal Civil Engineer: £55,000 - £60,000 - Chartered + 10-Years Experience
• Senior Civil Engineer: £45,000 - £55,000 - Nearing Chartership + 5-Years Experience

BENEFITS:
* Discretionary Bonus
* Employer Pension Contribution (Employee: 5%, Employer 5%)
* 25 Days Annual Leave & 8 Bank Holidays
* Life Insurance - 4 x Annual Salary
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Flexible Working Arrangements
* Flexible Bank Holiday Days
* 1 Professional Membership Subscription
* GENUINE opportunities for career advancement and training
* Dynamic and inclusive work environment

Are you seeking to accelerate your career in the water industry? This small firm, specialising in providing innovative design solutions within the water industry, is growing rapidly! With a commitment to excellence and sustainability, we deliver comprehensive engineering services tailored to meet the evolving needs of our clients.

We invite you to join the team, offering you the opportunity to be a key player in a small company with a strategic plan for rapid growth within the water sector. Our commitment to growth means you can be at the forefront of exciting developments in the water industry and enjoy the rewards that come with it.

We offer a robust professional development program designed to support your career advancement. Our structured process sets clear targets and timelines, ensuring that your progression remains a priority throughout your tenure with us. Moreover, our Directors have a laser focus on employee wellbeing, offering flexible options like remote and condensed working schedules to promote a healthy work-life balance.

We have established strong working relationships with key clients, providing design support for major infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects. This offers employees the 'best of both worlds': the close-knit, dynamic environment of a small company while still being involved in some of the largest and most exciting projects in the water sector.

Our Company Principles:
We encourage prospective candidates to review our Company Principles, which serve as the foundation for our day-to-day operations and guide how we care for our employees:

• Delivering Success.
• Fostering Respect & Integrity.
• Promoting Flexibility & Wellbeing.
• Instilling Passion Within Employees.
• Embracing Digital Innovation.
• Company Accountability.

THIS COULD BE YOUR NEW ROLE:
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Associate Civil Engineer to join our leadership team. This role will take strategic and technical responsibility for the delivery of non-infrastructure water sector projects, including water and wastewater treatment works, across the UK.

As an Associate, you will act as a key technical authority and project director, working closely with company leadership to oversee design excellence, manage high-profile client relationships, and contribute to the growth and direction of the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of multidisciplinary non-infrastructure projects within the water sector.
• Act as technical lead and project director on key accounts, managing project risk, performance, and outcomes.
• Oversee and assure the quality of all civil engineering outputs, ensuring technical excellence and compliance.
• Support Directors with strategic planning, team development, and business growth initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, and industry partners.
• Provide mentorship and leadership to senior, mid-level, and junior engineers across multiple projects.
• Contribute to bids, frameworks, and business development activities.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of health, safety, and quality.
• Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to maintain technical leadership within the water sector.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement within the organisation.

What We're Looking For:

• BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with relevant professional body (E.g. ICE, IStructE, CIWEM).
• Minimum 12 years' experience in civil engineering, with significant exposure to UK water sector non-infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership in managing project delivery teams and multidisciplinary coordination.
• Deep technical knowledge of civil design reinforced concrete structures, foundations, and site infrastructure.
• Familiarity with UK water industry standards, including design codes, regulatory requirements, and delivery frameworks.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience with budgeting, proposals, and contract administration.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

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