We are currently looking for an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to join and expand our team at Millward. Millward is enjoying an exceptional year, and as a result of strong, sustainable growth, we are continuing to invest in our team. Our pipeline is packed with exciting projects across a diverse range of sectors, including MOD, industrial, commercial and public sector developments.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Civil Engineer professional to take a senior leadership role, help shape and grow our Civil services, and work alongside our wider engineering team on a varied portfolio of technically challenging projects.
If you feel this could be the right role for you, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your CV to Jess@millward.co.uk
Key responsibilities
- Lead the technical delivery of civil engineering design for housing estates, mixed-use developments, and commercial sites.
- Oversee and review design work relating to highways, drainage, SUDS, utilities, earthworks, ground modelling, and infrastructure strategy.
- Manage project teams, allocate resources, and ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers, technicians, and graduates.
- Lead client communication and maintain strong relationships with developers, architects, planners, and local authorities.
- Support the preparation of planning submissions, feasibility reports, and design documents.
- Contribute to business development, bid writing, and securing new project opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, safety requirements, and internal quality processes.
- Attend site meetings, inspections, and progress reviews as required.
Skills and qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Master’s preferred).
- Chartered or near-chartered with ICE (or equivalent professional body).
- Typically 8–15+ years’ experience delivering civil engineering design for housing and commercial development projects.
- Strong technical knowledge of drainage (including SUDS), highways design, site infrastructure, and ground modelling.
- Proficient in Civil 3D, AutoCAD, MicroDrainage/InfoDrainage, and related software.
- Proven leadership skills with experience managing teams and multiple concurrent projects.
- Excellent communication, client-facing, and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to contribute to business growth.