Associate - Infrastructure Engineering

Summary

A top 100 multi-disciplinary consultancy providing a full range of design, consultancy and engineering services is looking to hire a highly experienced civil/structural engineer to take on the role of Associate in their Infrastructure Engineering Department.

With responsibility for technical assurance, project performance, people development, and strategic growth. You will be accountable for high-quality project delivery, resourcing, commercial performance, and client development across a broad portfolio of infrastructure schemes within the rail and maritime sectors.  

Experience in temporary works, highways, geotechnics, water and aviation would also be desirable to support expansion into these sectors.

This role combines deep technical expertise with strong commercial, leadership, and communication skills. You will act as a key mentor, reviewer, and strategic voice within the department.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership - Providing high-level technical oversight across the project lifecycle, from concept through to completion. Maintain strong working knowledge of design codes, standards, and governance to ensure outputs are technically robust and compliant. Willing to engage in hands-on technical delivery when required to support project outcomes and team development. Provide practical guidance on defect remediation and repair works, ensuring robust and compliant solutions.

Work Winning - Lead and contribute to the preparation of tailored, high-quality tenders, fee proposals, and supporting documentation. Secure projects in a sustainable and manageable way that aligns with departmental capacity and strategic direction

Client Development - Build and maintain trusted relationships with new and existing clients. Promote the business' services, identify future opportunities, and act as a key point of contact for technical and strategic discussions.

Project Oversight - Monitor and manage project performance, ensuring adherence to programme, budget, and scope.

Quality & Governance - Uphold the highest standards of quality, safety, and technical assurance. Review and approve risk assessments, technical specifications, and change control documentation. Ensure all activities align with the company's Business Management System.

Compliance & Standards - Ensure all design and engineering activities meet current UK design codes, Eurocodes, and national/institutional guidelines. Promote Safety by Design principles throughout all project stages. Identify and mitigate technical risks, ensuring compliance with CDM 2015 regulations and supporting documentation.

Mentorship & Development - Act as a Supervising Civil Engineer. Provide structured support to developing engineers, actively encouraging progression to Chartered Status.

Essential Qualifications and Experience

-    Minimum 10 years of experience in a civil/structural engineering role, ideally within the Rail or Maritime sector and on Infrastructure projects.
-    Professional qualification in Civil / Structural Engineering
-    Chartered with ICE/IStructE. (Essential)
-    Experience of leading projects and teams with the associated financial management.
-    Proven experience of delivering projects to time and budget.
-    A strong commercial awareness, e.g., profit & loss, budgeting, contract management is desirable but not essential.
-    Experience checking and approving designs and calculations.
-    Strong experience of Eurocodes and British Standards.
-    Experience of multi-disciplinary design coordination and integration.
-    Working knowledge of a structural analysis software such as Tekla Tedds, Tekla Structural Designer (2D/3D frame), S-frame 3D, Robot, SuperStress, Geo5, MIDAS, LUSAS etc.
-    Demonstrable line management experience.
-    Strong working knowledge of CDM regulations.

This is fantastic opportunity for someone to join a business that will provide clear career development pathways and invest in your future whilst giving you the autonomy to make he role your own.

Salary / Benefits

Competitive Salary of up to £80,000 plus package including

-    Hybrid working policy 2/3 days a week
-    25 days annual leave plus BH's - sell, buy & carry-over
-    Health Insurance - Health Shield cash plan
-    Incentive scheme
-    Early finish on first Friday of the month
-    Death in service
-    Annual season ticket loan

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