Associate Director Civil Engineering Location: Berkshire Salary: £68,000 - £76,000

This is a rare Associate Director Civil Engineering opportunity offering a clear pathway to board level within a thriving, independent multi-disciplinary consultancy. I am working exclusively with the Directors on this appointment, reflecting its strategic importance to the business.

The practice is strengthening its Civil and Infrastructure team and seeking an Associate Director Civil Engineering to lead project delivery, develop people and drive business growth across a growing portfolio of residential and industrial schemes. This role combines technical authority, commercial oversight and senior client leadership within a fully integrated civil and structural environment.

As an Associate Director Civil Engineering, you will act as Project Lead on medium and large schemes, managing programme, resources, financial performance and technical assurance. You will mentor engineers, maintain quality standards and represent the business at senior client level. The successful Associate Director Civil Engineering will play a visible role in shaping the future direction of the civil engineering team.

Key responsibilities * Lead medium and large civil infrastructure schemes * Manage programmes, budgets and resource planning * Provide technical oversight and quality assurance * Mentor and develop the civil engineering team * Act as senior client contact across projects * Identify and secure new business opportunities

Candidate requirements * Chartered Engineer (MICE) * Strong hands-on design and technical background * Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams * Commercial awareness including fee and financial management * Track record of client development and work winning

Why apply This role offers genuine strategic influence, succession planning toward Director and a defined route to board-level involvement. The salary for this Associate Director Civil Engineering position is £68,000 - £76,000, alongside car allowance, flexible working and professional development support within an ambitious and well-led consultancy.

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