RGB Recruitment Ltd
Associate Civil Engineer
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Associate Civil Engineer (Drainage & Infrastructure)
Manchester
Our client is looking for an experienced Civil Engineering Team Leader/Associate Civil Engineer to join their growing Civils & Infrastructure team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical leader who enjoys developing people, and driving project success.
Working across a variety of infrastructure projects, you'll lead a team responsible for the design of highways and drainage schemes, with a particular emphasis on drainage design, which forms the majority of the team's workload.
The Role
Responsible for leading a team of engineers while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. You'll play a key role in resource planning, mentoring team members, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and colleagues across the business.
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Responsibilities:
- Manage the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects.
- Oversee the design of highways and drainage schemes, with a strong emphasis on drainage.
- Plan and coordinate resources across multiple projects.
- Attend resource planning meetings and contribute to project scheduling.
- Assist in fee management, project appointments, and service negotiations.
- Review and approve team timesheets and annual leave requests.
- Conduct regular team meetings, appraisals, and performance reviews.
- Support the professional and personal development of your team.
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Ideal requirements:
- Proven experience leading a Civil Engineering team.
- Strong background in civil infrastructure design, particularly drainage.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
- Experience using: MicroDrainage, Civil 3D, AutoCAD
What's on Offer:
- Salary £55,000 - £65,000
- Pension contribution.
- Health & wellbeing cover.
- 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Secure bike storage and onsite changing facilities.
- Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
- Investors in People accredited employer.
- Carbon Neutral business with a strong commitment to sustainable engineering and environmentally responsible practices.
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