Associate Director Infrastructure Engineer

Carrington West; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering leader to head and grow the civil engineering team in Manchester. This role combines strong technical leadership with client-facing responsibilities and a hands-on approach to project delivery within a collaborative, staff-focused practice.

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in civil design teams, robust client management skills, and a track record of bid support and business development in a dynamic, multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in civil engineering design teams.
• Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial awareness with experience in business development and bid support.
• Sound understanding of technical standards, QA and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate civil engineering design activities.
• Work closely with the Structures Director and London Civils Management on project delivery.
• Act as a client-facing representative, developing and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Lead Civils business development through work winning, fee proposals and bid submissions.
• Oversee technical quality, standards and regulatory compliance across project delivery.
• Support the financial management of projects, including resource planning and team performance monitoring.

Job description

My client is on the lookout for insightful, talented, and imaginative people to join their practice. As an Employee Owned Trust, they are committed to the development and success of staff and maintaining the ethos of the practice. If you want to be part of a creative, friendly, and dynamic team, then I want to hear from you.

About The Role :

They are currently seeking an experienced Civil Engineering professional to lead and grow their Civil Engineering team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong technical expertise with leadership ability, and who is keen to play a key role in the continued development of a supportive and welcoming team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate civil engineering design activities
• Work closely with the Structures Director and London Civils Management on project delivery
• Act as a client-facing representative, developing and maintaining strong working relationships
• Lead civils business development through work winning, fee proposals and bid submissions
• Oversee technical quality, standards and regulatory compliance across project delivery
• Support the financial management of projects, including resource planning and team performance monitoring

The Ideal Candidate :

• Proven leadership and technical experience within civil engineering design teams
• Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams
• Commercial awareness, with experience in business development and bid support
• Sound understanding of technical standards, quality assurance and regulatory requirements
• Strong organisational and financial management skills, including resource planning and team performance monitoring
• Proactive, professional and confident in a leadership role