Associate Director - Civils

ICE Recruit; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ICE Recruit is seeking an Associate Director in Civils for its London practice. The role focuses on leading the delivery of below-ground drainage projects from inception to completion, mentoring engineers and strengthening client relationships.

You will be pivotal in driving technical excellence, shaping project outcomes and securing ongoing business growth. The successful candidate will bring strong drainage design experience, proficiency in MicroDrainage and Civil 3D, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in drainage design and civil engineering.
• Proficiency with MicroDrainage and Civil 3D.
• Strong leadership and project-delivery capabilities.
• Excellent client relationship and business development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of below-ground drainage projects from inception to completion.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers on design and delivery.
• Drive technical excellence and ensure design quality and compliance.
• Support proposals and client development activities.

Skills

Leadership

Drainage design

Project delivery

Client relationships

Mentoring

Tools

MicroDrainage

Civil 3D

Job description

Associate Director - Civils

London

£100k-£110k plus benefits

Ready to take the next step in your civil engineering career? This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Associate Director to help shape the future of an established civil engineering team, drive technical excellence and play a key role in developing client relationships.

Our client is seeking a motivated and commercially aware civil engineering professional to support the growth of its civils team, combining strong technical expertise with project leadership, team development and a passion for sustainable engineering solutions.

You will take a leading role in the delivery of below-ground drainage projects from inception through to completion, overseeing design quality, managing project delivery and building strong relationships with clients and colleagues. You will also mentor and support junior engineers, helping to develop talent and foster a collaborative, forward-thinking team environment.

The successful candidate will bring strong experience in drainage design, with a sound understanding of relevant legislation, industry standards and SuDS principles. Proficiency in software such as MicroDrainage and Civil 3D will be important, alongside the ability to manage multiple projects, provide technical guidance and contribute to proposals and business development activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their leadership responsibilities, strengthen client relationships and help drive the continued success of an established civil engineering team, with scope to make a real impact on its future direction.