Associate Civil Engineer – Drainage & Infrastructure Lead in London

About Us: Elliott Wood is a forward‑thinking and purpose-led engineering and built environment consultancy. We believe in a bigger and better idea of engineering, driven by strategic consultancy and married with creative and technical expertise. Together we act as originators, advisors and doers for the built environment and beyond. As a certified B Corp, our role is to inspire clients and organisations to think differently about their projects and buildings — not just aesthetically and commercially — but for the benefit of the planet and people who use them every day.

The Role: We are looking for an Associate Civil Engineer who has experience in building drainage to join our growing Development Infrastructure team in either our London Fitzrovia or Wimbledon offices. You will have 10+ years’ experience delivering roads, drainage, earthworks and utilities infrastructure projects (with at least 1–2 years in the UK) and be confident running projects independently from concept through to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with Partners to define the Civils’ division growth strategy.
• Direct, manage and develop the Civil Engineering team and Technician support beyond a supporting service to structural projects.
• Responsible for overall financial and technical delivery of Civil Engineering within EWP.
• Responsible for developing business and delivering growth of the Civils team.
• Ensure maintenance of appropriate controls and quality checks, including regular reporting.
• Liaise with Architects, Clients and other professionals whilst carrying out duties and at all times represent the Practice in a professional and courteous way.
• Responsible for supporting high standards and general education within EWP regarding Civils technical issues, including presenting occasional internal seminars to the Practice on either projects, technical issues or updates.
• Underground drainage design for projects ranging from ‘one off’ domestic houses with pumped basement drainage through to large residential and mixed use sites.
• Pre-planning application, drainage strategy and infrastructure advice.
• Storm & foul water attenuation design.
• SUDS techniques and implementation.
• Able to use Micro drainage.

Why Elliott Wood: If you are a progressive and talented engineer eager to influence those around you with the same level of understanding and empathy that you bring to your engineering work, we invite you to join us. We hope you share our interest in the transformative impact infrastructure can have on the built environment and are enthusiastic about playing an integral role in our ongoing practice and growth strategy.

We offer:

• A hybrid working environment.
• A nurturing, collaborative, creative environment.
• Active encouragement and support to pursue further job-related education and/or skills training.
• An extensive range of benefits from health insurance to gym cover, bonus and more.

Some of our Benefits:

• Flexible working and hybrid working (min 60% of time office and 40% flexible).
• Life and income insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Private Health Cover.
• Health Cash plan - offering over £1k of cash and discounts to support day-to-day health and wellbeing treatments.
• Monthly contribution to fitness related expenses.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• 6% employer pension contribution.
• Regular career and development conversations.
• Access to our weekly Academy Learning Programme.
• 25 days annual leave (with an option to buy up to 5 extra days) and increasing with service.
• Opportunity to be gifted up to 4 ‘me days’ per year.
• Tax free savings for Cycle Scheme and Childcare fees.
• Enhanced maternity leave (up to 26 weeks full pay) and paternity leave (4 weeks full pay).

Elliott Wood is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Join us and be a part of a team where your civil engineering and leadership skills will thrive! If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a company where you can truly make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team and contribute to the future of our business.