Associate Civil Engineer

Overview Our Opportunity Here at Pick Everard, we are passionate about creating a prosperous and sustainable future, taking a fresh perspective on the built environment. Our core values of professionalism, compassion, drive and positivity are at the heart of everything we do. Do you want to work within a collaborative, dynamic environment, with a team of highly skilled and like-minded professionals? Are you seeking a company that supports your wellbeing, growth, and career progression? Do you want to be involved in an exciting range of projects across multiple different sectors? If you answered yes to the above questions, we want to hear from you We are looking to expand our Infrastructure and Highways senior management team and appoint an exceptional Associate Civil Engineer to work across an array of projects within our Infrastructure team in Leicester. Working closely with the Director, you will be responsible for leading major projects, across sectors including residential, custodial, leisure, defence, education, healthcare and heritage. Joining a supportive network as part of a national team, you can expect to receive valuable training, guidance and genuine scope for career development. Your core responsibilities Managing a large variety of projects in terms of size, type, and complexity Supervise a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Mentor and support staff, including early career professionals. Contribute to proposals, bidding, fee tendering, and client interviews for both framework and individual projects. Represent the firm at client meetings and presentations. Lead and coordinate complex projects, acting as job lead when required. Develop new and repeat business; engage in business development activities across various sectors. Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety regulations, practices, and procedures. Find out what it is like to work at Pick Everard. About You Our ideal Associate Civil Engineer will have: A relevant degree supported by substantial and appropriate skills and experience. Chartered Engineer (CEng) with post-chartered experience, or Incorporated Engineer (IEng). Proven ability to lead teams with a proactive, forward-thinking, and positive approach, aligned with key business objectives and efficient delivery. Strong organisational, communication, and presentation skills. Self-motivated, efficient, and enthusiastic, with a results-driven mindset. Effective leadership abilities, with strong critical thinking and decision-making skills. Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities while meeting tight deadlines. Experience in liaising with clients and managing both infrastructure schemes and bespoke projects, applying practical engineering knowledge. Strong background in report writing and presenting, including client engagement and support for work-winning activities. Proficient in industry-standard design software, such as Site 3D, Infraworks, and Civils 3D. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to build strong relationships across multidisciplinary teams, with a clear understanding of the company’s values, culture, and strategic goals. Familiarity with a range of contract types and their practical application. Unsure you tick every box? We still encourage you to apply as your experience might be a great fit for this role or other opportunities in our team. About Us Our nationwide multidisciplinary team of 780+ employees, work collaboratively to deliver outstanding places and spaces that create lasting value for local communities. Through our remarkable history we have established the sound principles of success, and we have the vision and ambition to be even better. We’re committed to creating sustainable communities where everyone feels safe, cared for and valued. We achieve that by encouraging a diverse, welcoming workplace for our people, clients and colleagues. We care about our people and improving our society and that means supporting your ambitions and interests at every level. We will provide you with an inspiring environment in which you will be able to drive real progress and impact in your career. What we offer Providing a balanced, enjoyable career is important to us, and we work hard to make sure everyone feels a valued part of our organisation. You will receive an attractive salary, and amongst other benefits you can also expect: Agile working. Career and Professional Development. Corporate Social Responsibility opportunities. 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays + option to buy up to 5 days’ additional leave. Private healthcare, life assurance and healthcare cash plan. Stakeholder pension. Professional subscriptions. Employee Discount Scheme. Eyecare Scheme. Wellbeing support and Employee Assistance Programme. Equal Opportunities As an equal opportunities’ employer, Pick Everard is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us on our journey. Accessibility We’re committed to helping you perform at your best throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability or require any adjustments to support your application or interview, please get in touch with us at careers@pickeverard.co.uk. We’ll be happy to discuss how we can assist you. Agencies We are committed to building and nurturing great relationships with our agency partners. However, this role is being recruited for directly and therefore we are not seeking support at this time. Any unsolicited CV Introductions will not be accepted. #J-18808-Ljbffr