Associate Director - Civil Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Birmingham (AL); On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an Associate Director to establish and lead a new Civil Engineering design team in Birmingham. This role offers the chance to manage projects, build client relationships, and contribute to business strategy. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in highways and transport projects, along with strong technical expertise and leadership skills.

Benefits

Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Cover

Enhanced Pension

Extra Leave

Company Events

Qualifications

• Significant experience delivering highways & transport projects.
• Proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and leading a new team of engineers & technicians.
• Managing and delivering a diverse range of highways infrastructure projects.
• Developing and managing client relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client Management

Technical Expertise

Education

Chartered Status

Tools

Civils 3D

PDS Flow

Job description

Job Description

Associate Director - Highways & Transport | £60,000 - £80,000 + Bonus & Package | Birmingham

I'm working exclusively with a transport consultancy seeking an Associate Director to establish and lead a new Civil Engineering design team in their Birmingham office. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced senior professional to step into a pivotal leadership role with genuine autonomy to shape the team, grow the client base, and drive project delivery across a wide range of infrastructure and development projects.

The Opportunity:

This role offers the chance to lead from the front - managing projects, building client relationships, growing a team, and contributing to the wider business strategy. You'll be supported by an established leadership team while having the space to put your own stamp on the operation in the Midlands. Your role will include:

1. Setting up and leading a new team of engineers & technicians in Birmingham
2. Managing and delivering a diverse range of S278, S38, drainage, and highways infrastructure projects
3. Overseeing technical outputs to ensure compliance with DMRB, MCHW, and local guidance
4. Developing and managing client relationships, supporting business development and work-winning activities
5. Providing technical leadership, mentoring, and developing junior staff
6. Ensuring projects are delivered to programme, quality, and budget targets
7. Representing the company at client and stakeholder meetings

About You:

We're looking for a proactive, commercially aware leader with:

• Significant experience delivering highways & transport projects within consultancy
• Proven track record in managing multi-disciplinary project teams
• Strong technical expertise in highways design (DMRB, MCHW, Civils 3D, PDS Flow)
• Confidence in client-facing roles, business development, and winning work
• Experience mentoring and developing junior staff
• Ideally Chartered status (or equivalent)

The Package:

£60,000 - £80,000 salary (depending on experience), bonus scheme, private medical & dental insurance, life cover, enhanced pension, extra leave, company events, and more.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone ready to step up, lead their own team, and make a tangible impact — with the support of a successful, people-focused consultancy.

Interested? Get in touch for a confidential discussion. (phone number removed)

Aldwych Consulting values and promotes equality. We welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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