Associate Design Engineer

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an Associate – Infrastructure Engineering to oversee projects and support team development in London. This role demands a Chartered Engineer with a strong track record in civil/structural infrastructure, leadership experience, and excellent communication skills. You will play a pivotal role in client relationships and project delivery, contributing to impactful infrastructure projects that shape communities.

Benefits

Career progression

Technical leadership role

Structured training pathways

Supportive leadership team

Qualifications

• Experience delivering civil/structural infrastructure projects at a senior level.
• Strong understanding of UK design codes and Eurocodes.
• Hands-on technical skills and a passion for mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle from feasibility to delivery.
• Act as a Supervising Civil Engineer overseeing design quality.
• Mentor and guide junior staff, supporting team development.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE and/or IStructE)

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Associate – Infrastructure Engineering

Location:London

Recruiter: Capilaux

(Represented by Capilaux):

Capilaux is proud to be exclusively partnering with a top Consultancy Group, a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy known for its high-impact infrastructure projects and forward-thinking culture. With over 40 years of engineering heritage, delivers innovative, sustainable solutions across the built environment — and is widely recognised for its inclusive, collaborative, and technically driven working environment.

They invests heavily in its people, offering structured development paths, meaningful responsibilities, and the chance to work on landmark projects throughout the UK. Their Infrastructure Engineering team in particular is expanding, and we are now seeking an exceptional Chartered Civil or Structural Engineer to join as an Associate.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior, hands-on leadership role with a firm that values both technical depth and people-first leadership.

Role Overview:

As an Associate, you’ll take ownership of project delivery from concept through to completion, support and supervise engineers, lead client relationships, and help shape the strategic direction of the Infrastructure team. You’ll work closely with the Director of Infrastructure Engineering and play a pivotal role in mentoring the next of engineering talent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as a Supervising Civil Engineer, overseeing design quality and team development
• Manage full project lifecycle — from feasibility to delivery
• Prepare clear, tailored proposals and quotations, even from underdeveloped briefs
• Support high-quality tender submissions with written responses, pricing, and documentation
• Provide senior-level input on projects while supporting project leads and encouraging cross-discipline collaboration
• Maintain and grow strong client relationships, acting as a trusted technical advisor
• Lead on performance tracking using Earned Value Analysis and manage resource planning
• Champion quality, compliance, and Safety by Design throughout project stages
• Oversee change control, technical risk mitigation, and ensure CDM compliance
• Mentor and guide junior staff, support team development and skills progression
• Lead from the front, taking a hands-on approach to engineering challenges when needed

Candidate Requirements:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE and/or IStructE)
• Proven track record of delivering civil/structural infrastructure projects at a senior level
• Strong understanding of UK design codes, Eurocodes, and industry standards
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Leadership experience with an emotionally intelligent, team-first approach
• Comfortable managing budgets, deadlines, and complex delivery milestones
• Hands-on technical skills and a passion for mentoring high-performing teams

Why Join Frankham (via Capilaux)?

• Technical leadership role with real influence
• Work in a culture of engineering excellence and
• Join a growing team with clear career progression
• Deliver meaningful infrastructure that shapes communities
• Be supported by a respected leadership team and structured training pathways

Apply Now:

If you meet the criteria above and want to take the next step in your engineering career, reach out to Henry Moignard at Capilaux today to discuss the opportunity in confidence.