ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR – CIVILS

Overview

Ready to advance your civil engineering career in a leadership-driven role? As Associate Director for Civils, you guide below-ground drainage work from concept to completion while shaping project delivery and client relationships. You’ll mentor junior engineers and promote sustainable design within an established civils team. The role combines technical excellence with business development and team growth, offering meaningful impact on the company’s direction.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of below-ground drainage projects from inception to completion
• Oversee design quality and technical standards
• Manage multiple projects and coordinate resources
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships
• Mentor and develop junior engineers
• Contribute to proposals and business development activities
• Shape team culture and drive sustainable engineering solutions
• Support the continued growth and direction of the civils team

Key requirements

• Strong experience in drainage design
• Knowledge of SuDS principles and relevant legislation/standards
• Proficiency in MicroDrainage and Civil 3D
• Ability to manage multiple projects and lead teams
• Commercial awareness and client-facing delivery
• Mentor/leadership capabilities

• leadership
• communication
• team development
• drainage design
• SuDS
• MicroDrainage

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