Infrastructure Lead Engineer (Associate) – Employee-Owned

RGB Recruitment; Tyseley; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to manage and lead their infrastructure team. The role involves overseeing multiple projects, managing budgets, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in development infrastructure and proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and PDS. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive culture with clear progression routes.

Benefits

Employee Ownership profit share

Flexible working

Pension, life assurance, healthcare & travel insurance

Extra birthday day off

Cycle to work scheme

Buy/sell holiday options

Supportive culture with clear progression routes

Qualifications

• Proven senior/associate-level background in development infrastructure.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, PDS and Flow.
• Strong knowledge of UK drainage, flood risk and planning frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Leading multiple residential infrastructure projects simultaneously.
• Overseeing technical delivery and ensuring quality across the team.
• Managing project budgets, fees and invoicing.
• Developing and reviewing drainage designs, highway layouts, levels and earthworks.
• Preparing planning and technical submissions (S38/S278/S104).
• Guiding, mentoring and developing junior engineers.
• Acting as a key technical contact for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Technical delivery oversight

Education

Senior/associate-level background in development infrastructure

Tools

AutoCAD

PDS

Flow

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy based in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to manage and lead their infrastructure team. The role involves overseeing multiple projects, managing budgets, and mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in development infrastructure and proficiency in tools like AutoCAD and PDS. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and a supportive culture with clear progression routes.