Associate Director, Water Civil Engineering | Flexible

Penguin Recruitment; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Pension

Life insurance

Flexible working

Leadership development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Associate Director to take strategic ownership of major water sector projects in the UK from Tamworth. You will lead civil engineering delivery across multidisciplinary schemes, ensuring technical quality, commercial delivery and successful outcomes.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, Chartered ICE status, and around 15 years of UK water sector experience. You will mentor teams, shape bids, and interact with clients while driving safety and continuous

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Chartered Member of ICE or equivalent.
• Approximately 15 years of civil engineering experience in UK water.
• Strong knowledge of Eurocodes, British Standards and Water Industry Specifications.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design and delivery for water and wastewater projects
• Oversee RC design, foundations, slabs and hydraulic structures
• Review calculations, reports, specifications and construction drawings
• Coordinate with mechanical, electrical, ICA and process teams
• Manage client relationships, project performance and commercial delivery
• Support bids, fee proposals, budgets and resource planning
• Mentor engineers and strengthen technical capability
• Promote quality, safety and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered ICE member

Job description

Penguin Recruitment is seeking an Associate Director to take strategic ownership of major water sector projects in the UK from Tamworth. You will lead civil engineering delivery across multidisciplinary schemes, ensuring technical quality, commercial delivery and successful outcomes.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree, Chartered ICE status, and around 15 years of UK water sector experience. You will mentor teams, shape bids, and interact with clients while driving safety and continuous