Associate Civil Engineer

Location:

Watford (WD24) – Hertfordshire, South East, United Kingdom

Salary:

£45000 – £55000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Civil

Advertiser:

Penguin Recruitment Ltd

Job ID:

132730977

Posted On:

27 February 2026

Associate Civil Engineer
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire
Salary: GBP65,000 – GBP75,000

Ready to step into senior leadership and shape a growing civil team in Hertfordshire? This Associate Civil Engineer opportunity in Watford offers autonomy, influence and clear progression.

A well-established civil engineering consultancy is seeking an Associate Civil Engineer to lead infrastructure projects across Watford and the wider South East. As an Associate Civil Engineer, you will take ownership of highways, drainage and SuDS schemes while mentoring engineers and strengthening client relationships.

This Associate Civil Engineer role combines technical delivery with people leadership and commercial responsibility.

Key responsibilities
* Lead highways, drainage and infrastructure design
* Manage and mentor engineers within the Watford 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 roads and drainage infrastructure background
* Proficient in AutoCAD and relevant design software
* Experience leading teams and supporting growth

Why apply
This Associate Civil Engineer position offers a salary of GBP65,000 – GBP75,000, leadership responsibility and the chance to shape a growing Hertfordshire office.

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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