Associate Civil Engineer

Location:

Manchester (M15) – Lancashire, North West, United Kingdom

Salary:

£45000 – £65000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Civil

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132730974

Posted On:

27 February 2026

Associate Civil Engineer
Location: Manchester
Salary: GBP68,000 – GBP74,000

Ready to take senior leadership responsibility within a growing Manchester consultancy? This Associate Civil Engineer opportunity offers autonomy, influence and the chance to shape a strong North West team.

A well-established civil engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer to lead infrastructure projects across Manchester and the wider region. As an Associate Civil Engineer, you will combine technical delivery with team leadership and client-facing responsibility.

This Associate Civil Engineer role sits at the heart of the Manchester office, offering ownership of highways, drainage and SuDS schemes from concept through to construction.

Key responsibilities
* Lead highways, drainage and infrastructure design
* Manage and mentor engineers within the Manchester team
* Act as principal contact for clients and stakeholders
* Review calculations, drawings and technical reports
* Support fee proposals and business development
* Ensure delivery to programme, budget and compliance standards

Candidate requirements
* Degree qualified in Civil or Structural Engineering
* Minimum seven years’ UK consultancy experience
* Strong infrastructure, roads and drainage background
* Proficient in AutoCAD and civil design software
* Experience leading teams and supporting growth

Why apply
This Associate Civil Engineer position offers a salary of GBP68,000 – GBP74,000, leadership influence and long-term progression within a respected Manchester 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.

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