via Reed · 15 September 2026 ·4 days ago

Associate Director Civil Engineer

Penguin Recruitment Ltd
Nottingham Full-time GBP 70,000 – 80,000
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Associate Director - Civil Engineering
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000

Ready to take control of a Civils business rather than simply take another step up the corporate ladder? This Nottingham opportunity offers genuine leadership of an established Civils function, with the freedom to influence its technical direction, clients, team and future growth.

The Opportunity

An established multidisciplinary consultancy is looking for an Associate Director - Civil Engineering to take responsibility for its Civils business.

This is a hands-on leadership position rather than a purely managerial role. You will remain close to development infrastructure projects while becoming the senior figure responsible for technical delivery, clients, workload and the development of the team.

For the right Associate Director, there is genuine scope to make the Civils function your own and influence where the business goes next.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the Civil Engineering function and technical delivery

  • Oversee drainage, SuDS, highways and development infrastructure projects

  • Provide technical review and assurance

  • Manage key client and developer relationships

  • Lead, support and develop the Civils team

  • Manage workload, project performance and priorities

  • Develop existing and new client relationships

  • Work with the wider leadership team on growth and future direction

Candidate Requirements
  • Significant UK development infrastructure consultancy experience

  • Strong technical background across drainage, SuDS and highways

  • Proven project and client leadership

  • Confidence leading a small Civil Engineering team

  • Strong commercial awareness and client-development capability

  • Chartered Civil Engineer status would be advantageous

Why Apply?

This is not simply another Associate Director title. It is an opportunity to take genuine ownership of an established Civils function and help determine what it becomes next. The salary is £70,000 - £80,000, with the level of responsibility shaped around the successful individual.

Eligibility to Apply

Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.

If this role feels close but not quite perfect, please do not be put off from applying. I specialise in Civil Engineering recruitment and may also be able to help with other suitable roles that are not currently advertised.

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.

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