Associate Civil Engineer in Watford)

Penguin Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Watford is seeking an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to take on leadership responsibilities within a well-established consultancy. The ideal candidate will lead the delivery of civil and infrastructure projects, manage a team, and serve as the primary contact for clients. Requires a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, over 7 years of consultancy experience, and proficiency in AutoCAD. This role offers an opportunity to grow professionally in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of civil and infrastructure projects.
• Manage and mentor engineers within the Watford team.
• Act as main point of contact for clients, architects, and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership in civil engineering projects

Client communication

Mentoring engineers

Technical report reviewing

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil design software

Job description

ASSOCIATE CIVIL ENGINEER

Watford

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

You will be joining a well‑established civil engineering consultancy delivering infrastructure projects across Watford, Hertfordshire and the wider South East. This Associate Civil Engineer role sits at the heart of the local office, offering autonomy to lead projects end to end, mentor engineers and help grow 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

• Leading highways, drainage, SuDS and civil infrastructure design
• Managing and mentoring engineers within the Watford 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 roads, drainage or infrastructure 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.