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Associate Civil Engineer

RGB RecruitmentManchester, Greater Manchester🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 4 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Associate Civil Engineer role offers significant growth potential and the chance to lead impactful drainage and infrastructure projects, with a competitive salary of GBP 55,000 - 65,000. You'll thrive here if you have proven leadership experience and a passion for mentoring teams and driving technical excellence in a dynamic environment.

Quick Overview

Salary
£55k - £65k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Posted
2 weeks ago
AutoCADCivil 3D

Job Description

For more information on this vacancy, please reach out to Jason Johns at RGB Recruitment.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.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.
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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