Associate Civils Director - Water in Cambridge

Associate Civils Director - Water, Cambridge

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Civil Water Engineer to join one of the world's leading engineering and design consultancies as an Associate Director within its growing Water team in Cambridge.

This is a senior leadership position within a nationally recognised multidisciplinary practice that is helping to deliver some of the UK's most significant water and infrastructure programmes. Working with major utility providers and public sector clients, you will play a key role in shaping projects that improve resilience, sustainability and long‑term performance across critical infrastructure networks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver transformational programmes that support some of the country's most important infrastructure assets.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex Civil Water engineering projects spanning clean water, wastewater, water reuse, pipelines, hydraulic infrastructure and associated civil engineering works.
• Work closely with specialists across MEICA, Structural Engineering, Geotechnics and Project Management to ensure the successful delivery of integrated engineering solutions that balance technical excellence with commercial and programme objectives.
• Take ownership of project delivery across multiple commissions, leading the development of technical solutions, managing resources and overseeing programmes and budgets.
• Review and approve technical reports, calculations, drawings and design packages while ensuring compliance with relevant standards, client requirements and regulatory frameworks.
• Provide technical leadership, champion best practice, contribute to strategic initiatives and support the continued growth of the team through mentoring, recruitment and capability development.
• Engage in business development, bid preparation, client relationship management and wider operational leadership activities.

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer with significant experience delivering major water infrastructure projects within a consultancy environment.
• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with clients and contractors.
• Successfully managing projects through the full design and delivery lifecycle.
• Strong technical expertise across hydraulics, clean water networks, wastewater infrastructure, pipelines and broader Civil Water engineering.
• In‑depth understanding of current design standards, CDM regulations, NEC contracts, utility requirements and industry best practice.
• Experience using industry‑standard software including AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit, ArcGIS and Common Data Environments.
• Strategic thinking, ability to challenge conventional approaches and identify innovative solutions to complex engineering challenges.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to engage effectively with clients, stakeholders and colleagues at all levels.

Benefits

You will benefit from a highly flexible hybrid working arrangement, typically involving three days per week in the office or on site, alongside a market‑leading benefits package and a structured career progression pathway. You will also have the opportunity to work on projects that will have a lasting impact on communities, infrastructure and the environment.

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