Associate Director

Carrington West; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Derby is seeking an experienced Associate or Associate Director level Civil Engineer to lead their Civils Team. The role involves managing design projects, overseeing a team, and maintaining high standards in project delivery while contributing to business development efforts.

Benefits

Pension

Private Healthcare

Profit Share

Free Parking

Professional Subscriptions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Regular Socials

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

AXA private healthcare

Chartership reward of £2,500

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience in civil engineering.
• Strong knowledge of design standards and regulations.
• Proficiency in drainage calculations and highway design.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality designs for highways and drainage.
• Manage project budgets and delivery timelines.
• Line manage a team of engineers and CAD/Revit technicians.

Skills

Leadership

Highway Design

Drainage Design

Project Management

Communication

Education

Minimum 2:1 degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer (MICE or equivalent)

Tools

Civil Engineering Design Software

Job description

Associate / Associate Director - Civil Engineer
Location: Derby
Salary: Dependent on experience
Benefits: Pension, Private Healthcare, Profit Share, Free Parking, Professional Subscriptions, Cycle to Work Scheme, Regular Socials
The Role
A well-established and forward-thinking engineering consultancy is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Associate or Associate Director-level Civil Engineer to lead their Civils Team based in Derby.
This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a talented group of chartered, senior and junior engineers on a diverse range of civil engineering projects. The role requires someone with strong technical expertise in highway and drainage design, who also has a proven ability to manage teams and projects, both technically and financially.
The successful candidate will support the leadership team with work winning efforts, helping to sustain and grow the civils division, although bringing a client base is not essential. This is an ideal opportunity for someone seeking to influence the direction of a dynamic team and take on a key leadership role.
Key Responsibilities
·Delivering high-quality concept, preliminary, and detailed designs, including highways and drainage.
·Performing drainage calculations: QBar, attenuation, soakaway sizing, foul load calculations, network analysis.
·Designing adoptable and non-adoptable highway and pavement schemes (permeable and non-permeable surfaces).
·Overseeing developer enquiries and submissions to authorities including Environment Agency, LLFA, and others.
·Managing Section 104, 106, 185 (drainage) and Section 184, 278, 38 (highway) applications.
·Producing technical reports including Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, Transport Statements, and Travel Plans.
·Managing project budgets and delivery timelines.
·Ensuring sustainability criteria are met within project scopes.
·Line managing a team of senior and junior engineers.
·Supervising CAD/Revit technicians and undertaking quality assurance reviews.
·Supporting business development through marketing, networking, and identifying new opportunities.
·Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and maintaining high health and safety standards.
What You'll Need
·Minimum 2:1 degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent.
·Chartered Engineer status (MICE or equivalent).
·At least 10 years post-qualification experience in civil engineering.
·Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
·Sound knowledge of relevant design standards and regulations.
·Proficiency in highway and drainage design software.
·Full UK driving licence and access to own transport.
·Excellent communication skills and a client-focused approach.
·A proactive mindset with the ability to take initiative and inspire others.
What's on Offer
·Competitive salary based on experience.
·25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
·Annual profit share (average 2.5% of salary).
·Annual salary reviews.
·AXA private healthcare.
·£2,500 Chartership reward.
·Stakeholder pension scheme.
·Coverage of professional subscriptions and exam fees.
·Access to engineering training courses, CPDs, and mentoring.
·Free on-site parking.
·Cycle to Work scheme.
·A friendly, flexible, and supportive working environment.