Associate Director - Civil Engineering

Associate Director Civil Engineering
Location: Berkshire
Salary: 68,000 - 76,000

This is a rare Associate Director Civil Engineering opportunity offering a clear pathway to board level within a thriving, independent multi-disciplinary consultancy. I am working exclusively with the Directors on this appointment, reflecting its strategic importance to the business.

The practice is strengthening its Civil and Infrastructure team and seeking an Associate Director Civil Engineering to lead project delivery, develop people and drive business growth across a growing portfolio of residential and industrial schemes. This role combines technical authority, commercial oversight and senior client leadership within a fully integrated civil and structural environment.

As an Associate Director Civil Engineering, you will act as Project Lead on medium and large schemes, managing programme, resources, financial performance and technical assurance. You will mentor engineers, maintain quality standards and represent the business at senior client level. The successful Associate Director Civil Engineering will play a visible role in shaping the future direction of the civil engineering team.

Key responsibilities
Lead medium and large civil infrastructure schemes
Manage programmes, budgets and resource planning
Provide technical oversight and quality assurance
Mentor and develop the civil engineering team
Act as senior client contact across projects
Identify and secure new business opportunities

Candidate requirements
Chartered Engineer (MICE)
Strong hands-on design and technical background
Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams
Commercial awareness including fee and financial management
Track record of client development and work winning

Why apply
This role offers genuine strategic influence, succession planning toward Director and a defined route to board-level involvement. The salary for this Associate Director Civil Engineering position is 68,000 - 76,000, alongside car allowance, flexible working and professional development support within an ambitious and well-led consultancy.

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency for this position. For more information, contact Andy Hopkins, our Civil Engineering specialist with over 30 years' recruitment experience.