Associate Director - Civil Engineering

  • Penguin Recruitment
  • May 05, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Associate Director Civil Engineering
London
Salary: 65,000 - 80,000

Ready to step into a leadership role where your judgement, client influence and technical standards shape both projects and people?

This Associate Director Civil Engineering opportunity is with a leading consultancy in London that values visible leadership, technical quality and long-term growth. The Associate Director Civil Engineering will take a senior role within a strong infrastructure team delivering development-led schemes across the UK. For an experienced Associate Director Civil Engineering, this is a chance to influence delivery, support team growth and strengthen key client relationships.

Key responsibilities
Lead highways and drainage design across major development projects
Oversee S278, S38 and S104 approvals and technical strategy
Provide mentoring, technical governance and senior review
Act as a key client contact across important accounts
Manage delivery, resources and commercial performance
Support Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies
Contribute to fee proposals, bids and work winning
Support recruitment, succession planning and team development

Candidate requirements
Degree in Civil Engineering
Chartered with ICE
Strong consultancy background in UK development infrastructure
Proven leadership and client management capability
Commercial awareness and a collaborative approach

The Associate Director Civil Engineering role offers senior influence, varied national projects and a salary of 65,000 - 80,000 plus benefits. This Associate Director Civil Engineering position will suit someone ready to lead with confidence and help drive the next stage of growth.

Eligibility to Apply

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.