Associate Director - Civil Engineering

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; Hybrid; 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 Stevenage. The role offers autonomy and the opportunity to innovate, coupled with a structured pathway for career progression. Successful candidates will possess strong technical and leadership skills in civil engineering, particularly in highway and drainage design. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in project delivery.

Benefits

Autonomy in work

Opportunities for personal development

Hybrid and flexible working

Roadmap for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in highway and drainage design and earthworks assessments.
• Minimum HND/C in Civil Engineering; degree or chartered status preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of major civil infrastructure projects.
• Oversee project delivery from proposal to practical completion.
• Manage client relationships and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Technical leadership skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Proficiency in AutoCAD

Proficiency in MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage)

Education

HND/C in Civil Engineering

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Chartered status with ICE or equivalent

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Associate Director - Civil Engineering, Stevenage

Client: Brookbanks

Location: Stevenage

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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, with budgets ranging from £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: We encourage fresh thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset, free from rigid processes or layers of hierarchy.
• Personable environment: As a privately-owned UK consultancy, you’ll be more than just a number.
• Roadmap for progression: We’re expanding into new sectors and regions, supporting your career growth.
• Personal development: Opportunities for cross-disciplinary expertise, funded chartership, and professional development.
• Hybrid and flexible working: We trust you to decide how you work best and aim to accommodate your personal circumstances.
• Scale and scope: You’ll be involved in many of the UK’s most prestigious projects.

As an Associate Director…

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

• Providing technical leadership and mentoring 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 stakeholder coordination
• Ensuring compliance with relevant standards, policies, and legislation (e.g., CDM, UK Building Regulations)
• Highway design – preliminary and detailed (s38 / s278 Highways Act)
• Drainage design – strategic and detailed (s104 / s98 Water Act)
• Design of foul pumping stations, SUDS, flow control structures, and balancing facilities
• External works design for residential and commercial projects, including earthworks assessments
• Preparing technical reports, assessments, statements, and fee proposals

What do we look for?

• Experience in highway and drainage design and earthworks assessments
• Technical leadership skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and MicroDrainage (InfoDrainage)
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Qualifications: Minimum HND/C in Civil Engineering; a degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline is desirable. Chartered status with ICE or equivalent is preferred.

Want to find out more?

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