Associate Director – Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate Director in Civil Engineering to lead a growing office in Leeds. This role involves managing civil engineering projects, developing a design team, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal candidates should possess significant consultancy experience, strong infrastructure knowledge, and proficiency in AutoCAD. An opportunity to take ownership and drive growth within a supportive environment awaits. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading civil engineering projects within consultancy.
• Strong knowledge of highways, drainage and development infrastructure.
• Experience managing teams and supporting business growth.

Responsibilities

• Leading civil engineering projects to programme and budget.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients.
• Growing and developing a civil engineering design team.

Skills

Leadership in civil engineering

Knowledge of highways and drainage

Team management

AutoCAD proficiency

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil engineering design software

Job description

Associate Director Civil Engineering
Leeds / Yorkshire

Are you an Associate Director Civil Engineering ready to lead and grow a regional office, or a Principal Civil Engineer looking to step up into a senior leadership role? This is a rare opportunity for an Associate Director Civil Engineering to take ownership of a growing Leeds office, a strong existing client base and a clear growth plan.

You will be joining a well-established engineering consultancy with a proven track record in civil and infrastructure projects. The business already has committed clients and live work in Yorkshire and now needs an Associate Director Civil Engineering to build, lead and develop a local design team while working closely with an established office elsewhere in the region.

Responsibilities

• Leading and delivering civil engineering projects to programme and budget
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients and key stakeholders
• Supporting business planning, forecasting and invoicing with senior leadership
• Growing and developing a Leeds-based civil engineering design team
• Managing performance reviews and mentoring engineers
• Ensuring designs comply with current standards, legislation and CDM Regulations
• Providing senior technical oversight and specialist input

About you

• Significant experience leading civil engineering projects within consultancy
• Strong knowledge of highways, drainage and development infrastructure
• Experience managing teams and supporting business growth
• AutoCAD experience and familiarity with relevant design software
• Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or similar
• Chartered or Incorporated status preferred but not essential

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.