Associate Director

Associate Director – Civil Engineering

Location:

Gloucester

Up to £80,000 + bonus + comprehensive benefits

2 Days Old

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.

• 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

• 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
• Remaining technically active while playing a key role in leadership, quality management, and consultancy performance

• 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

• 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

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.