Associate Director - Infrastructure

Conrad-Consulting; Norwich; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad-Consulting, based in Norwich, is seeking an Associate Director to lead the Civil Engineering team and shape project delivery from concept to completion.

The role blends technical leadership with strategic input, mentoring engineers and driving delivery across commercial, healthcare, residential and mixed-use projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Significant consultancy experience, ideally at Principal or Associate level.
• Excellent communicator and leader.
• Strong stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Civil Engineering team and drive technical excellence.
• Take ownership of a diverse project portfolio from concept to delivery.
• Manage client relationships and oversee project delivery.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers.
• Influence strategy and help grow the business.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Mentoring

Communication

Civil Engineering knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

Job description

Salary: GBP80000 - GBP90000 per annum

Associate Director – Infrastructure

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer ready to take the next step into a genuine leadership role where you can shape projects, influence strategy, and help build the future of a growing team?

Our client is a highly respected, independent engineering consultancy based in Norwich with an ambitious vision to redefine the way modern construction projects are designed and delivered. Their Directors are recognised for their technical excellence and practical approach, creating innovative engineering solutions that are not only technically robust but also commercially and practically deliverable.

As the business continues to grow, they are looking to appoint an Associate Director to lead their Civil Engineering team. This is far more than a technical role—it's an opportunity to become a key member of the leadership team, mentoring and developing engineers, driving technical excellence, and playing an instrumental role in the continued growth and success of the business.

You’ll take ownership of a diverse portfolio of projects across sectors including commercial, healthcare, residential and mixed-use developments, providing strategic direction from concept through to delivery. Alongside managing client relationships and overseeing project delivery, you’ll support the development of junior and mid-level engineers, sharing your knowledge and helping to foster a collaborative, high-performing team culture.

The successful candidate will hold a degree in Civil Engineering and bring significant consultancy experience, ideally at Principal or Associate level, with the ambition to step into a broader leadership position. You’ll have a strong background in flood risk assessments, detailed drainage and SuDS design, earthworks, Section 278 works, Section 106 applications and build-over agreements, together with proficiency in Civil 3D. Just as importantly, you’ll be an excellent communicator who enjoys building lasting client relationships, inspiring colleagues, and leading by example.

In return, you’ll join a forward-thinking consultancy where your ideas will be valued, your leadership will have a genuine impact, and you’ll have the autonomy to influence both projects and the future direction of the Civil Engineering team. This is an exceptional opportunity for someone looking to make their mark within a business that combines technical excellence with an ambitious and supportive culture.