Associate Director - Civil Structural Engineering

Manchester

£70k-£75k plus benefits

Our client specialises in all aspects of civil engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, Education and Water. They provide industry-leading civil engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases.

Our client recognises that there are many well qualified people who are looking to further their career, but who cannot commit to full time employment so they support flexible working arrangements and are interested to discuss how they can accommodate individual requirements. As part of this commitment, they understand the need for a diverse and flexible workforce, where a work-life balance is important. So, by default they offer flexible working, where there is no fixed 9 'till 5, no need for a 5-day week, no requirement for a full-time contract, and no requirement to spend all your working time in the office.

Bring your skills to the mix as an Associate Director in Civil Structural Engineering, you'll play a vital role in every aspect of business development and heavy civil engineering on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

The role:

• Own and direct teams who undertake technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.
• Defining briefs, scopes of work and input into bid proposals.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Setting quality assurance standards in design.
• Grow, develop and manage heavy civil engineering capability within the practice.

About you:

• Chartered Civil / Structural Engineer or similar.
• Experience in owning design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Comprehensive knowledge in design and analysis of heavy civil engineering structures, including reinforced concrete and/or steel with experience across all design phases and construction. Familiarity with current design standards and working practices (British Standards and possibly American codes).

Our client is offering the successful candidate a competitive salary that is regularly tested against other consultants with a default 25-days leave each year plus bank holidays and options to buy some or sell of that leave. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

If this is a role that you are interested in, please contact Graham Ventham at Conrad Consulting with your CV and the job reference number.