Lead Civil Engineer (Associate Director)

We are currently seeking an experienced Civil Engineering professional to lead and grow our Civil Engineering team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who combines strong technical expertise with leadership ability, and who is keen to play a key role in the continued development of a supportive and welcoming team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate civil engineering design activities
• Work closely with the Structures Director and London Civils Management on project delivery
• Act as a client-facing representative, developing and maintaining strong working relationships
• Lead civils business development through work winning, fee proposals and bid submissions
• Oversee technical quality, standards and regulatory compliance across project delivery
• Support the financial management of projects, including resource planning and team performance monitoring

The ideal candidate

• Proven leadership and technical experience within civil engineering design teams
• Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams
• Commercial awareness, with experience in business development and bid support
• Sound understanding of technical standards, quality assurance and regulatory requirements
• Strong organisational and financial management skills, including resource planning and team performance monitorin
• Proactive, professional and confident in a leadership role