Associate /Director - Building Surveying

VACANCY REF: CK

A well-established, national multi-disciplinary property and construction consultancy is seeking to appoint an Associate Civil Engineer to support the continued growth of its Manchester office.

This is a leadership opportunity for a commercially minded Civil Engineer who enjoys client engagement, team development and playing an active role in winning new work.

The Opportunity

You will take ownership of civil engineering delivery within the Manchester team, managing projects across a diverse portfolio while supporting regional growth ambitions.

The practice operates across a broad range of sectors, including:

• Later Living
• Education (Schools)
• Industrial
• Commercial
• Defence

Projects range from site development and infrastructure design through to complex, multi-disciplinary schemes delivered in collaboration with in-house structural, MEP and project management teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver civil engineering design across multiple sectors
• Manage and mentor a small team of engineers and technicians
• Act as a key client-facing representative, building and maintaining strong relationships
• Contribute to work winning, fee proposals and bid submissions
• Oversee technical quality and compliance
• Support financial management of projects and team performance

Candidate Profile

We are seeking an individual who can demonstrate:

• Strong UK consultancy experience in civil engineering
• Proven client-facing capability and commercial awareness
• Experience managing and developing junior team members
• Involvement in business development and winning new work
• Technical expertise in infrastructure, drainage and site development
• Experience across one or more of the following sectors: later living, schools, industrial, commercial or defence

Chartered status (or working towards) is desirable.

Why This Role?

• Established consultancy platform with strong national backing
• Clear leadership responsibility within the Manchester office
• Diverse and growing project pipeline
• Genuine progression prospects at senior level
• Competitive remuneration and comprehensive benefits

This role is being handled confidentially.

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