Associate Civil Engineer

A respected and well-established multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to join their growing Didcot office. This is a leadership-level opportunity to manage and deliver high-quality infrastructure solutions across a diverse range of sectors including residential, commercial, education and public-sector development. Projects include strategic land assessments, major residential and mixed-use developments, urban infrastructure, schools, commercial parks and regeneration sites.

The business offers a collaborative and supportive working culture, flexible hours, hybrid working options, and a structured approach to career progression and personal development. As Associate Civil Engineer, you will play a key role in leading projects, managing a skilled team, and driving the technical and commercial success of the civil engineering division.

Take ownership of projects and act as a key point of contact for clients, working on schemes ranging from strategic land and regeneration through to detailed infrastructure delivery. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading design and delivery of drainage (SuDS and adoptable), road infrastructure, utilities, and earthworks
• Managing and mentoring a team of engineers and technicians
• Overseeing design from feasibility through planning, technical approvals and construction
• Preparing Flood Risk Assessments, Drainage Strategies, Utilities Assessments and Design Reports
• Managing technical submissions for Section 104, 38 and 278 approvals
• Liaising with clients, stakeholders and local authorities to develop practical, sustainable solutions
• Supporting the growth of the company and contributing to business development, fee proposals, and strategic planning

• BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering (or related field)
• Chartered or near-chartered with ICE (or equivalent)
• 8+ years' UK consultancy experience delivering infrastructure for development-led projects
• Proficient in Civil 3D, MicroDrainage, and AutoCAD
• Strong technical understanding of highway and drainage design, including SuDS
• Confident leading technical work, coordinating teams and representing the business externally
• Commercially aware with experience managing budgets, programmes and approvals
• Able to guide junior staff and develop a high-performing civil engineering team

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays Option to buy/sell leave and additional days based on service
• Pension scheme with up to 5% employer contribution
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Death in service cover, Cycle to Work Scheme
• Professional fees paid + structured CPD
• Regular social events and in-house seminars
• Bonus scheme based on company and individual performance

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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