Civil Engineer - Chartered Associate

Civil Engineer | York or Leeds based (Hybrid)

Salary £65,000-£70,000 (DOE), plus benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Yorkshire-based engineering consultancy with a strong reputation for technical excellence, long-term client relationships and a collaborative culture. Due to continued growth and succession planning within the Leeds office, we are supporting the appointment of an Associate Civil Engineer to lead and develop a civil engineering team within a multi-disciplinary environment.

This is a senior leadership position with responsibility for both technical delivery and team management.

• Leading a civil engineering team and overseeing technical output
• Managing projects across drainage, highways, SuDS and flood risk
• Mentoring engineers working towards Chartership
• Managing fees, invoicing and financial performance
• Supporting bids, tenders and client engagement
• Playing an active role in the future growth of the Leeds office

We are keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Chartered Engineer status (ICE or equivalent)
• Strong civil infrastructure consultancy experience
• Technical expertise in drainage, SuDS, flood risk and adoptable infrastructure
• Confidence leading, mentoring and developing teams
• A commercial and client-focused mindset
• Desire to progress into a longer-term senior leadership role

• Salary £65,000-£70,000 (DOE)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Employer pension contribution (rising with length of service)
• Private healthcare
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Clear progression towards Associate Director / Director level
• Opportunity to influence strategy, team structure and future growth

This role offers a rare blend of technical leadership, people development and long-term career opportunity within a stable, values-driven consultancy environment.

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