6,280 Associate Engineer jobs in the United Kingdom

Are you ready to take the next step in your structural engineering career? We are seeking an ambitious Chartered Structural Engineer to join our small but highly experienced team in Glasgow as a Principal or Associate.

You’ll play a key role in leading and overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects across commercial, industrial, and local authority framework sectors, ensuring high standards of technical delivery and client satisfaction.

What we’re looking for:

• Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE or CEng equivalent).

• Strong background in structural projects across multiple sectors.

• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to guide, mentor, and collaborate within a close-knit team.

• Excellent communication skills with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working options.

• The opportunity to work closely with senior engineers in a supportive environment.

• A varied workload spanning frameworks, industrial, and commercial projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence projects from inception to completion while enjoying the autonomy and flexibility of a smaller, specialist practice.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch with Marie on (phone number removed) quoting J46203.

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

Are you ready to take the next step in your structural engineering career? We are seeking an ambitious Chartered Structural Engineer to join our small but highly experienced team in Glasgow as a Principal or Associate.

You’ll play a key role in leading and overseeing a diverse portfolio of projects across commercial, industrial, and local authority framework sectors, ensuring high standards of technical delivery and client satisfaction.

What we’re looking for:

• Chartered Structural Engineer (MIStructE or CEng equivalent).

• Strong background in structural projects across multiple sectors.

• Proven leadership skills, with the ability to guide, mentor, and collaborate within a close-knit team.

• Excellent communication skills with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.

• Flexible working arrangements and hybrid working options.

• The opportunity to work closely with senior engineers in a supportive environment.

• A varied workload spanning frameworks, industrial, and commercial projects.

This is a fantastic opportunity to influence projects from inception to completion while enjoying the autonomy and flexibility of a smaller, specialist practice.

To apply or find out more, please get in touch with Marie on (phone number removed) quoting J46203.

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

Our client is a specialist design practice with an integrated approach supporting their clients on projects from conception, through consent and during construction. An exciting opportunity has arisen within their business for an associate engineer to join their expanding team.

Job Summary

The role would focus on providing drainage and highway infrastructure design, working on design and delivery of large strategic housing sites (predominately in Hampshire). You will also support and collaborate with project managers from across the business to meet the needs and expectations of their clients.  They are keen to provide the high-quality innovative solutions and service that their clients expect from them. For this role you will need to be in the Aldershot office a minimum of 3 days per week, plus a day per week in Waterlooville, Hampshire.  

Experience

• A degree or higher qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field, with a focus on infrastructure or highways and drainage. 
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with either the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT). 
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience working on UK highway infrastructure projects, including feasibility, detailed design and delivery. 
• Experience liaising directly with clients, managing communications, and understanding project requirements from inception through to completion. 
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary project teams and with external stakeholders such as local authorities, planning consultants, and utility providers. 
• Proven experience in project management, including coordination of design teams, meeting deadlines, and delivering work within agreed scopes and budgets. 
• Technical design experience using DMRB, MCHW, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 and other current UK design standards and guidance. 
• Extensive experience in the design and preparation of Section 38, Section 278 and Section 102/104 & S185 technical submissions, including liaison with adopting authorities. 
• On-site experience monitoring or supervising highway works to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications. 
• Familiarity with infrastructure design requirements in support of planning applications and discharge of planning conditions. 
• Experience managing project finances, including tracking budgets, invoicing and cost control. 
• Possession of a full UK driving licence, with the ability to attend site visits or meetings at locations not accessible by public transport. 
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and health and safety procedures relevant to infrastructure and construction projects. 

What they Offer:

• Role in an established office with flexible, hybrid working options. 
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture. 
• 25 Days annual leave. 
• A competitive salary and benefits package,with leave increasing the longer you are with us. 
• Membership of our group pension scheme 
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Payment of subscription to Professional Institution 
• Group Life Assurance and Income Protection 
• Private medical cover. 

Technical Director

Seeking a highly experienced Technical Director with a minimum of 15 years in structural engineering, ideally within the rail or marine sectors. This senior leadership role requires exceptional technical expertise, strategic oversight, and the ability to guide complex infrastructure projects from concept to completion.

Principal Engineer (Station design & CRE)

Looking for a Principal Engineer / Associate with strong station design experience and proven ability in multi-discipline team management. Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE) experience is essential, ensuring technical leadership and compliance across complex rail infrastructure projects.

Principal Engineer (Bridge design & CRE)

Seeking a Principal / Associate Engineer, Chartered with over 10 years' experience in bridge design and broader civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will also bring proven CRE experience, demonstrating technical leadership and multidisciplinary coordination on complex infrastructure works.

Our client is a specialist design practice with an integrated approach supporting their clients on projects from conception, through consent and during construction. An exciting opportunity has arisen within their business for an associate engineer to join their expanding team.

Job Summary

The role would focus on providing drainage and highway infrastructure design, working on design and delivery of large strategic housing sites (predominately in Hampshire). You will also support and collaborate with project managers from across the business to meet the needs and expectations of their clients.  They are keen to provide the high-quality innovative solutions and service that their clients expect from them. For this role you will need to be in the Aldershot office a minimum of 3 days per week, plus a day per week in Waterlooville, Hampshire.  

Experience

• A degree or higher qualification in Civil Engineering or a related field, with a focus on infrastructure or highways and drainage. 
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with either the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) or the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT). 
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience working on UK highway infrastructure projects, including feasibility, detailed design and delivery. 
• Experience liaising directly with clients, managing communications, and understanding project requirements from inception through to completion. 
• Experience working within multi-disciplinary project teams and with external stakeholders such as local authorities, planning consultants, and utility providers. 
• Proven experience in project management, including coordination of design teams, meeting deadlines, and delivering work within agreed scopes and budgets. 
• Technical design experience using DMRB, MCHW, Manual for Streets, LTN 1/20 and other current UK design standards and guidance. 
• Extensive experience in the design and preparation of Section 38, Section 278 and Section 102/104 & S185 technical submissions, including liaison with adopting authorities. 
• On-site experience monitoring or supervising highway works to ensure compliance with approved designs and specifications. 
• Familiarity with infrastructure design requirements in support of planning applications and discharge of planning conditions. 
• Experience managing project finances, including tracking budgets, invoicing and cost control. 
• Possession of a full UK driving licence, with the ability to attend site visits or meetings at locations not accessible by public transport. 
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations and health and safety procedures relevant to infrastructure and construction projects. 

What they Offer:

• Role in an established office with flexible, hybrid working options. 
• A supportive, collaborative and inclusive working culture. 
• 25 Days annual leave. 
• A competitive salary and benefits package,with leave increasing the longer you are with us. 
• Membership of our group pension scheme 
• Cycle to Work Scheme 
• Payment of subscription to Professional Institution 
• Group Life Assurance and Income Protection 
• Private medical cover. 

Technical Director

Seeking a highly experienced Technical Director with a minimum of 15 years in structural engineering, ideally within the rail or marine sectors. This senior leadership role requires exceptional technical expertise, strategic oversight, and the ability to guide complex infrastructure projects from concept to completion.

Principal Engineer (Station design & CRE)

Looking for a Principal Engineer / Associate with strong station design experience and proven ability in multi-discipline team management. Contractor's Responsible Engineer (CRE) experience is essential, ensuring technical leadership and compliance across complex rail infrastructure projects.

Principal Engineer (Bridge design & CRE)

Seeking a Principal / Associate Engineer, Chartered with over 10 years' experience in bridge design and broader civil engineering projects. The ideal candidate will also bring proven CRE experience, demonstrating technical leadership and multidisciplinary coordination on complex infrastructure works.

Our client is specialist in providing sustainable development solutions from business case, due-diligence, initial concept, through planning and delivery on site. They are hiring for a Principal/Associate Engineer who specialises in Flood Risk & Drainage.

A key element to the role will be having an understanding the legislative background relating to flood risk and drainage, planning, undertaking detail design and managing the design process.

The individual will be responsible for the financial performance of a small team of engineers delivering FRA’s and the detail design of foul and surface water SuDS. In addition, the successful candidate will have the relevant experience in delivering flood alleviation schemes for both public and private sector clients.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid / Flexible working
li>Employee-owned consultancy
• Private medical insurance
• Uncapped career progression
• Bonus scheme

The role

• You will have a minimum of 8 years’ experience, and your principal role will be the day to day supervising a small team of engineers, preparation of fee proposals and the financial and technical running of their own projects.
< i>The role will require you to prepare Flood Risk Assessments, undertake conceptual and detail design of flood protection measures and drainage strategies, leading to planning applications or construction drawings.
• You can expect to be active on several projects / client accounts at any given time.
• You will be expected to mentor and develop junior engineers together with client facing.
• A key element of your experience will be the design of flood alleviation schemes, foul and surface water/SuDS drainage systems.
• You will report to an Associate Director or Board Director

What you need to succeed

• Having a solid working knowledge of Microdrainage, InfoDrainage and Flow is a must.
• Having experience in the use of QGIS and river modelling software together with highways design and earthworks strategies would be an advantage.
• You will hold a degree in Civil Engineering or appropriate science or equivalent commercial experience and responsibility.
• You will either have or be approaching CEng (MICE, or CIWEM) status or equivalent commercial experience
• To have experience in the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments in Flood Zone 1, 2 and 3. To be able to undertake conceptual and detail design of surface water flood alleviation works
• You need a wealth of experience in the preparation of complex foul and surface water drainage strategies (suitable for outline/detailed planning and s104 submission) and detail design of the same (which incorporate SuDS techniques)
• Ideally you will have a solid knowledge of how the planning system operates, as well as being well versed in Current Policy and design guidance (NPPF, PPG, FWMA 2010, WIA 1991, LDA 1991, SuDS Manual, Sewers for Adoption/Design and Construction Guidance – Sewerage Sector guidance etc)

Our client is specialist in providing sustainable development solutions from business case, due-diligence, initial concept, through planning and delivery on site. They are hiring for a Principal/Associate Engineer who specialises in Flood Risk & Drainage.

A key element to the role will be having an understanding the legislative background relating to flood risk and drainage, planning, undertaking detail design and managing the design process.

The individual will be responsible for the financial performance of a small team of engineers delivering FRA’s and the detail design of foul and surface water SuDS. In addition, the successful candidate will have the relevant experience in delivering flood alleviation schemes for both public and private sector clients.

What’s on offer

• Hybrid / Flexible working
li>Employee-owned consultancy
• Private medical insurance
• Uncapped career progression
• Bonus scheme

The role

• You will have a minimum of 8 years’ experience, and your principal role will be the day to day supervising a small team of engineers, preparation of fee proposals and the financial and technical running of their own projects.
< i>The role will require you to prepare Flood Risk Assessments, undertake conceptual and detail design of flood protection measures and drainage strategies, leading to planning applications or construction drawings.
• You can expect to be active on several projects / client accounts at any given time.
• You will be expected to mentor and develop junior engineers together with client facing.
• A key element of your experience will be the design of flood alleviation schemes, foul and surface water/SuDS drainage systems.
• You will report to an Associate Director or Board Director

What you need to succeed

• Having a solid working knowledge of Microdrainage, InfoDrainage and Flow is a must.
• Having experience in the use of QGIS and river modelling software together with highways design and earthworks strategies would be an advantage.
• You will hold a degree in Civil Engineering or appropriate science or equivalent commercial experience and responsibility.
• You will either have or be approaching CEng (MICE, or CIWEM) status or equivalent commercial experience
• To have experience in the preparation of Flood Risk Assessments in Flood Zone 1, 2 and 3. To be able to undertake conceptual and detail design of surface water flood alleviation works
• You need a wealth of experience in the preparation of complex foul and surface water drainage strategies (suitable for outline/detailed planning and s104 submission) and detail design of the same (which incorporate SuDS techniques)
• Ideally you will have a solid knowledge of how the planning system operates, as well as being well versed in Current Policy and design guidance (NPPF, PPG, FWMA 2010, WIA 1991, LDA 1991, SuDS Manual, Sewers for Adoption/Design and Construction Guidance – Sewerage Sector guidance etc)

• To troubleshoot and resolve complex issues and escalations - 2nd level support 
• To liaising online  and via the web portal, assess (triage) and investigate issues to assist with issue resolution.
• Acting as a first point of contact for customer calls
• Use the internal system to log and update calls
• To support with software related issues
• Providing regular updates when required to relevant parties- both internally and to customers
• Acting as an escalation point to resolve and troubleshoot complex issues
• Perform detailed investigation, analysis and resolution of issues and problems for global customers as per defined Incident Management procedures.
• Participate in both functional and technical training
• Documenting all aspects of the work using the internal system
• Collaborate with 3rd party supplier
• To participate with client monthly meetings and reviews 
• To provide support to customers from start to completion
• Be able to take ownership of a task to see it through to completion and to exceed expectations whenever possible.
• Support with the roll out of new software/hardware releases

• 2 years + in technical helpdesk support role. 
• To be self-motivated and a contributing member of the team
• Be able to manage/prioritize their own workload so tasks can be completed to a customer’s satisfaction and meet Service Level Agreements where necessary.
• Good time management.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• NVQ1/GCSEs and above (or equivalent) in key competencies
• Excellent Customer Service Skills
• Technical skills in SQL and database management. (preferred)
• Good understanding of Payment systems & Processes (preferred)
• Working knowledge of Windows operating systems from Windows 7 onwards
• Basic networking knowledge
• A good understanding of IT based systems
• Problem analysis/problem solving
• Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of users.
• Great problem-solving skills and a desire to achieve
• High level of knowledge and understanding of Windows Operating Systems