Associate Director - Civil Engineering

JR United Kingdom; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in civil engineering is seeking an Associate Director to oversee major infrastructure projects in Cardiff. This role involves providing technical leadership, managing delivery teams, and ensuring project objectives are met. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in civil engineering, particularly in highway and drainage design. The consultancy prides itself on a supportive and innovative work environment that promotes personal and professional development.

Benefits

Autonomy and flexibility

Roadmap for progression

Personal development opportunities

Hybrid and flexible working

Involvement in prestigious projects

Qualifications

• Experience in highway and drainage design, earthworks assessments.
• Proficiency in design software like AutoCAD and MicroDrainage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to team members.
• Manage client relationships and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Highway design

Drainage design

Technical leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organisational skills

Education

HND/C in Civil Engineering

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered with ICE

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage)

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Associate Director - Civil Engineering, cardiff

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Client:

Brookbanks

Location:

cardiff, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Associate Director - Civil Engineering

Brookbanks operates nationwide, providing integrated and holistic consultancy services for major infrastructure and development schemes. We have a reputation for designing and delivering complex mixed use, major residential and commercial build projects. Projects are between £5m to £500m.

As a UK, privately owned consultancy, we offer autonomy, flexibility and trust. Our people are empowered and supported to challenge the status quo, implement their ideas and make a real impact.

What’s in it for you at Brookbanks?

Autonomy: you’ll have the freedom to work in your own way, create change and shape the company.

Innovation: free from rigid processes or layers of hierarchy, we encourage fresh thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Personable environment: as a UK, privately-owned consultancy, you’ll be more than just a number.

Roadmap for progression: we’re expanding into new sectors and regions, ensuring we can honour your progression.

Personal development: we provide the opportunity to develop cross-disciplinary expertise, funded chartership and professional development.

Hybrid and flexible working: we trust you to decide how you work best and endeavour to accommodate your personal circumstances.

Scale and scope: you’ll be part of many of the UK’s most prestigious projects.

As an Associate Director…

You will be leading the design and delivery of major civil infrastructure projects, providing expert consultation and technical leadership, and ensuring design and operational excellence in all civil engineering activities including:

• Providing technical leadership and mentoring to engineers and technicians within the team
• Overseeing project delivery from proposal to practical completion, ensuring quality, cost, and time objectives are met
• Managing and cultivating client relationships and coordinating with stakeholders Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, policies, and legislation (e.g. CDM and UK Building Regulations)
• Highway design – preliminary and detailed (s38 / s278 Highways Act)
• Drainage design – strategic and detailed (s104 / s98 Water Act) both strategic and detailed
• Foul pumping stations, SUDS, flow control structures and balancing facilities
• Residential and commercial external works design including earthworks assessments
• Technical reports, assessments, statements, and fee proposals

What do we look for?

• Experience of highway and drainage design and earthworks assessments
• Technical leadership
• Proficiency in design software such as AutoCAD and MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
• Qualifications: Minimum HND/C in Civil Engineering. Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is desirable. Chartered with ICE or equivalent body is preferred.

Want to find out more?

To learn more over a confidential chat, simply apply or contact Zoe Evans, Head of Talent on [emailprotected]