Associate Director - Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering consultancy based in Leeds is seeking an experienced Associate Director Civil Engineering to lead and grow their design team. The role involves managing civil engineering projects within budget and time constraints, while also acting as a key client contact. Applicants should have a strong background in civil engineering, particularly in highways and drainage, and be proficient in AutoCAD. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity with an established firm and significant growth potential.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading civil engineering projects within consultancy.
• Chartered or Incorporated status preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil engineering projects to programme and budget.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
• Grow and develop a Leeds-based civil engineering design team.
• Ensure designs comply with current standards and legislation.

Skills

Leading civil engineering projects

Knowledge of highways, drainage, and development infrastructure

AutoCAD proficiency

Team management experience

Business growth support

Education

Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

Associate Director Civil Engineering – Leeds / Yorkshire

Overview

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 join 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.

The role

As Associate Director Civil Engineering, you will combine technical leadership, people management and commercial responsibility.

• 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

This role suits an experienced Associate Director Civil Engineering or a Principal Civil Engineer ready to step up.

• 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.

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

Job Info

• Job Title: Associate Director - Civil Engineer
• Company: Penguin Recruitment
• Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
• Posted:
• Closes: Jan 18th 2026
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time

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