Associate Civil Engineer

Our client, a well-established multi-disciplinary consultancy with over 45 years of experience delivering expert structural, civil, geotechnical, and environmental engineering services across a broad range of sectors.

Due to continued success and growth, they are now seeking an ambitious and experienced Associate Civil Engineer to join their Derby office. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated senior-level engineer to play a key leadership role in a collaborative and forward-thinking consultancy.

It is envisaged that the successful candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering consultancy, with proven experience in both technical delivery and project management, as well as a clear track record of supporting work-winning and leading teams.

• Leading the delivery of civil engineering schemes across residential, commercial, mixed-use and infrastructure projects
• Managing both the technical output and financial performance of projects
• Overseeing a team of engineers and technicians, including resource planning, mentoring and line management
• Preparing drainage strategies, FRA reports, highway design packages and infrastructure specifications
• Collaborating with clients, architects, local authorities, and other consultants to drive project success
• Supporting directors with work-winning and business development initiatives
• Playing an active role in internal leadership meetings and strategic planning for the civil engineering team

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related field
• Chartered (or working towards Chartered) with ICE or equivalent
• Strong design experience in drainage (SuDS, foul and surface water), highways and external works
• Proficient in AutoCAD, MicroDrainage (or Causeway Flow), and Civil 3D
• Proven track record in managing technical and commercial aspects of projects
• Demonstrable experience in team leadership and mentoring junior staff
• Comfortable contributing to fee proposals, bids, and client presentations

• Salary: £60,000+ DOE
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance
• Pension scheme
• Flexible Working
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Ongoing CPD and professional development support

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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