An Associate is a senior position in the company. You will act as Project Manager and Director for various project types across all sectors. You will be fully involved in the project cycle and a technical lead at various stages of development, such as design, construction, and in-use. An Associate role is company-wide and not limited to any one region or office. You will possess a broad range of technical competence and be comfortable leading and managing people, winning work, planning projects, managing performance, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for large, complex projects in the capacity of Project Director, ensuring high-quality delivery, risk mitigation, and alignment with client and business objectives.
• Drive business growth by developing key client accounts and securing new opportunities, building strong relationships that lead to sustained revenue and strategic partnerships.
• Lead regional teams with a focus on performance, development, and engagement, fostering a high-performance culture and mentoring future leaders.
• Act as a commercial and financial lead, ensuring projects are delivered within budget, with strong margin control and contractual rigour.
• Champion the company’s mission and vision, contributing through technical excellence and actively motivating others to do the same.
• Serve as a subject matter expert, setting high technical standards and driving innovation and best practice across projects.
• Maintain a strong client-centric approach, consistently delivering value, responsiveness, and tailored solutions that exceed expectations.

Requirements

• An Engineering Council accredited BEng Hons or MEng or MSc
• Member of IFE or Interim CEng (or other professional body as appropriate)

Behaviours & Soft Skills

As an Associate, you’ll play a key role in shaping our culture, driving our success, and helping the business grow. We’re looking for individuals who bring energy, integrity, and a collaborative mindset to everything they do, including:

• Leadership & Ownership
  You’re comfortable taking the lead when needed — coordinating teams, aligning people to their strengths, and seeing projects through from start to finish. You take ownership of outcomes, make thoughtful decisions, and show initiative with an eye on the bigger picture.
• Emotional Intelligence and Collaboration
  You build strong, respectful relationships through self-awareness, empathy, and clear interpersonal skills. You take a genuine interest in the people you work with and contribute to a positive, supportive team environment.
• Integrity & Professionalism
  You act with honesty and fairness at all times, maintaining high ethical standards and respecting confidentiality. You take pride in doing the right thing, even when it’s challenging.
• Proactivity & Drive
  You’re responsive, proactive, and comfortable working at pace. You enjoy variety and new challenges, and you don’t wait to be asked before stepping in and making things happen.
• Communication & Presence
  You communicate clearly and confidently, whether in writing or in conversation, and can adapt your style to different audiences. You remain calm, professional, and composed, even under pressure.
• Team Engagement & Motivation
  You value teamwork and make a point of recognising others’ contributions. You involve colleagues in decisions that affect them, encourage collaboration, and actively seek feedback and new ideas to continuously improve.