Bennett & Game Recruitment Limited
Associate Civil Engineer
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Associate Civil Engineer
Location: Sevenoaks
Salary: up to £80,000 (maybe more DOE) + Benefits
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to join a well-established and respected Civil and Structural Engineering consultancy. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Civil Engineer looking to take a senior role within a growing Civil Engineering team, leading the technical delivery of projects while supporting the continued development of engineers and technicians.
The successful Associate Civil Engineer will take ownership of civil engineering and infrastructure projects from initial feasibility and concept design through planning, detailed design and construction. Projects span a diverse range of sectors including major regeneration schemes, education, commercial developments, sports facilities, residential developments, highways and earthworks.
The role will combine technical leadership, project management, client liaison and team development, with responsibility for drainage, highways, external works, levels, earthworks and wider infrastructure design.
Associate Civil Engineer Salary & Benefits
- Salary up to £80,000 (maybe more DOE)
- Hybrid working
- Performance-related bonus
- Pension scheme
- Professional membership support
- Ongoing CPD and career development
- Opportunity for continued progression within the Civil Engineering team
- Varied UK and international project portfolio
- Friendly and supportive working environment
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Associate Civil Engineer Job Overview
- Lead the technical delivery of civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
- Manage projects from feasibility and planning through detailed design and construction.
- Lead highways, external works, levels, earthworks and wider site infrastructure design.
- Lead the preparation of drainage strategies and the design of SuDS, foul drainage and surface water drainage systems.
- Prepare and review engineering drawings, calculations, models, specifications and technical reports.
- Manage and mentor engineers and technicians within the Civil Engineering team.
- Coordinate with clients, architects and multidisciplinary design teams.
- Liaise with Local Authorities, LLFAs, water companies, Highway Authorities and other statutory bodies.
- Manage project programmes, resources, fees and technical deliverables.
- Support the preparation of fee proposals and the commercial management of projects.
- Attend client meetings and carry out site inspections where required.
- Contribute to the continued growth and development of the Civil Engineering team.
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Associate Civil Engineer Job Requirements
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Chartered Civil Engineer or making significant progress towards Chartership.
- Strong UK consultancy experience within civil engineering, drainage and infrastructure design.
- Experience leading the technical delivery of civil engineering projects.
- Experience managing and mentoring engineers and technicians.
- Strong knowledge of SuDS, flood risk, foul and surface water drainage design.
- Experienced in highways, external works, levels, earthworks and site infrastructure design.
- Experience using Civil 3D and AutoCAD.
- Experience with InfoDrainage, Causeway Flow, MicroDrainage or similar drainage design software.
- Experience with Section 38, Section 278 and Section 104 Agreements would be advantageous.
- Strong communication, coordination and client-facing skills.
- Good commercial awareness, including managing project programmes, resources and fees.
- Experience in Contract Administration would be advantageous.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Permanent UK Right to Work.
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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