Associate Civil Engineer

Company: Alfred Recruitment LLP
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Location: Birmingham
Job Description:

Associate Civil Engineer – Highways/Infrastructure

Birmingham (Flexible Working)

£60,000 – £70,000 + Bonus

Alfred Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a leading UK independent multi-disciplinary engineering and built environment consultancy to appoint an Associate Infrastructure Engineer to their Birmingham team.

This is a key hire within a growing civil engineering division, offering the opportunity to take on project leadership, client responsibility, and team development within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The Role

As an Associate, you will play a central role in both project delivery and team leadership, working closely with senior leadership while managing your own portfolio of work.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading the delivery of residential infrastructure projects from feasibility through to construction
  • Managing project programmes, resources, and commercial performance
  • Overseeing the production of planning and technical submissions (S38, S278, S104)
  • Undertaking site feasibility and due diligence assessments
  • Acting as a key client contact, building and maintaining strong relationships
  • Mentoring and developing junior engineers
  • Supporting wider business development and team growth

About You

  • Proven experience at Senior / Associate level within civil/infrastructure engineering
  • Strong technical knowledge of UK drainage, highways, and flood risk design
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Flow, Causeway PDS (or similar)
  • Demonstrable experience in project leadership and client-facing roles
  • Experience managing or mentoring teams
  • Commercial awareness and a proactive approach

Why Join?

  • Profit-sharing bonus scheme
  • Flexible working and strong work-life balance
  • Clear pathway for progression within the business
  • Competitive benefits package (pension, healthcare, life assurance, etc.)
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture

If you’re an established Associate or a Senior Engineer ready to step up, this is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and well-respected consultancy.

Apply now or contact Ian at ian@alfredrecruitment.com for a confidential discussion.

Posted: April 30th, 2026