Full time

Associate Civil Engineer

RGB Recruitment
Manchester, M3 3AU
money-bag £55000 - £65000 per annum
Posted: 04 August 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 03 September 2026
Ref: 60575791

About the Role

The Associate Civil Engineer position in Manchester, offered by RGB Recruitment, is a full-time leadership role within a civils and infrastructure team. The salary ranges from £55,000 to £65,000 per annum. You will manage a group of engineers, overseeing the design and delivery of highways and drainage schemes, with a strong focus on drainage work. Your duties include guiding technical output, supporting staff development, and supervising projects from conception to completion while adhering to timelines and budgets. This role suits a seasoned professional with significant drainage expertise and a background in team leadership. For further details, contact Jason Johns at RGB Recruitment.

For more information on this vacancy, please reach out to Jason Johns at RGB Recruitment.
Associate Civil Engineer (Drainage & Infrastructure)
Manchester
Our client is looking for an experienced Civil Engineering Team Leader/Associate Civil Engineer to join their growing Civils & Infrastructure team in Manchester. This is an exciting opportunity for a technical leader who enjoys developing people, and driving project success.
Working across a variety of infrastructure projects, you'll lead a team responsible for the design of highways and drainage schemes, with a particular emphasis on drainage design, which forms the majority of the team's workload.
The Role
Responsible for leading a team of engineers while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. You'll play a key role in resource planning, mentoring team members, and maintaining strong relationships with clients and colleagues across the business.
Responsibilities:

  • Manage the successful delivery of multiple civil engineering projects.
  • Oversee the design of highways and drainage schemes, with a strong emphasis on drainage.
  • Plan and coordinate resources across multiple projects.
  • Attend resource planning meetings and contribute to project scheduling.
  • Assist in fee management, project appointments, and service negotiations.
  • Review and approve team timesheets and annual leave requests.
  • Conduct regular team meetings, appraisals, and performance reviews.
  • Support the professional and personal development of your team.
Ideal requirements:
  • Proven experience leading a Civil Engineering team.
  • Strong background in civil infrastructure design, particularly drainage.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
  • Experience using:
    • MicroDrainage
    • Civil 3D
    • AutoCAD
What's on Offer:
  • Salary £55,000 - £65,000
  • Pension contribution.
  • Health & wellbeing cover.
  • 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Secure bike storage and onsite changing facilities.
  • Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
  • Investors in People accredited employer.
  • Carbon Neutral business with a strong commitment to sustainable engineering and environmentally responsible practices

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