Associate Director

Position: Associate Director (Permanent)
Associate Director – Civil Engineering

Gloucester
Up to £80,000 + bonus + comprehensive benefits

A well-established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy in Gloucester is seeking an Associate Director (Civil Engineering) to lead the technical and commercial delivery of a portfolio of infrastructure and development projects across the South West, South Wales, and the wider UK.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer looking to combine hands-on technical expertise with team leadership, client engagement, and strategic input.

The Consultancy

The business provides civil and structural engineering services across a broad range of sectors, including:

Residential and commercial developments

Social and affordable housing

Care and healthcare facilities

Renewable energy and infrastructure projects

Industrial and logistics developments

Brownfield and remediation schemes

Emerging opportunities within rail and transport infrastructure

While projects are delivered nationwide, the majority of work is based across the South West and South Wales.

The Role

As Associate Director, you will take responsibility for:

Leading the technical delivery of civil engineering projects across highways, drainage, and infrastructure

Ensuring design quality, compliance, and technical excellence across all stages

Overseeing project financial performance, fees, and resource planning

Acting as a senior point of contact for clients and key stakeholders

Managing, mentoring, and developing engineers and technicians

Reviewing and approving calculations, reports, and technical submissions

Contributing to business growth, work-winning, and long-term strategy

You will remain technically active while playing a key role in leadership, quality management, and consultancy performance.

About You

8+ years’ post-graduate experience within a UK civil engineering consultancy

Degree qualified (BEng / MEng) in Civil Engineering

Chartered (ICE) or operating at Chartered-equivalent level

Strong background in highways, drainage, and civil infrastructure design

Experienced in adoption processes including Section 38, Section 278, Section 104, and Section 106

Proficient or knowledgeable in Civil 3D, Micro Drainage / Info Drainage, and AutoCAD

Confident leading teams and managing complex projects

Strong commercial awareness and client-facing capability

Full UK driving licence

Experience in client management, business development, or mentoring is highly advantageous.

What’s On Offer

Salary up to £80,000, depending on experience

Performance-related bonus scheme

Clear progression toward Director level (for those who wish)

Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Generous annual leave allowance

Enhanced employer pension contributions

Payment of professional membership fees

Ongoing CPD, mentoring, and leadership development

Private healthcare and additional wellbeing benefits

Cycle-to-work and lifestyle benefit schemes

Supportive, people-focused consultancy culture

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If you are an Associate Director or Principal Civil Engineer looking for a leadership role in Gloucester with real influence over projects, people, and strategy, please apply or contact Steven Hill for a confidential discussion