Associate Civil Engineer | Manchester

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Pension

Training opportunities

Job summary

Strata Construction Consulting UK Ltd seeks an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to join our Manchester team. You will lead design and delivery of civil projects, manage highways and drainage schemes, and provide technical leadership across UK developments.

This role offers strategic input, client relationship development and mentoring of junior engineers within a growing consultancy. Hybrid working and ongoing professional development are available.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified Civil Engineering professional with chartered status or working towards chartership.
• Strong consultancy experience within the UK development sector required.
• Proven experience in highways, drainage, and infrastructure design.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and drainage software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of civil engineering projects from concept through to construction.
• Manage highways, drainage and infrastructure design schemes across multiple sectors.
• Undertake technical reviews ensuring quality and compliance.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, authorities and stakeholders.
• Manage project programmes, budgets and resource allocation.
• Support business development activities and client engagement.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to strategic growth of the business.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client facing

Communication

UK highways design

Education

Civil Engineering degree

CEng / chartership or towards

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

InfoDrainage

MicroDrainage

Job description

Our client is an established and growing engineering consultancy seeking an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to join their Manchester team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior civil engineering professional looking to take on a leadership role within a forward-thinking consultancy, delivering a broad range of development and infrastructure projects across the UK.

Opportunity

As Associate Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in the management and delivery of civil engineering projects while helping to drive the continued growth of the business. You will work closely with senior management, clients, and project teams, providing technical leadership and commercial oversight across a diverse portfolio of schemes.

This position offers the opportunity to influence business strategy, develop client relationships, and mentor the next generation of engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of civil engineering projects from concept through to construction.
• Manage highways, drainage, and infrastructure design schemes across multiple sectors.
• Undertake technical reviews and ensure the highest standards of quality and compliance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, local authorities, and key stakeholders.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation and client engagement.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technicians.
• Contribute to the strategic growth and success of the business.

Requirements

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards chartership.
• Strong consultancy experience within the UK development sector.
• Proven experience in highways, drainage, and infrastructure design.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, AutoCAD, and MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage.
• Strong project management and commercial awareness.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-facing skills.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and multiple project workloads.

What\'s on offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements.
• Pension contribution.
• Ongoing professional development and training.
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing consultancy.
• Collaborative and supportive working environment