Associate (Land Development)

We are looking to hire for an Associate Engineer in our London Land Development team.

Role Purpose

Lead the delivery of UK private-sector land development infrastructure and drainage design, producing commercially optimised, compliant, and approval-ready engineering solutions. Provide technical coordination and mentor early-career engineers to strengthen our internal capability.

Key Responsibilities

• S38/S278 highways design (road geometry, pavement, access, junctions)
• Drainage and SuDS strategy + detailed design (surface, foul, sewer networks)
• Earthworks optimisation and cut/fill balance
• Utilities and service design, including diversions and easements
• Design reports (FRA, Drainage/SuDS, Infrastructure/Transport Statements)
• Approvals management with Local Authorities, LLFAs, and water companies
• Mentor junior engineers and provide multidisciplinary technical oversight
• Support bids, client scoping, and design risk/constructability decisions

Essential Qualifications

• Degree/Masters Level Civil Engineer
• Considerable years’ experience in delivering projects in the Land Development Sector.
• AutoCAD + Civil 3D, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage (or equivalent)
• Technical leadership
• Client Management
• Bid writing and fee proposals
• Proficient written and verbal skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Chartered CEng MICE (or equivalent) preferred
• Proven team leadership
• Experience in other standards (DMRB, Eurocodes etc.) desirable.
• Team Leadership
• Project Management
• Customer Relations Management