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About the Role

We are seeking an Associate to join our expanding Construction Engineering Team in the London office. This role offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to assume a senior leadership position within a dynamic and growing consultancy. You will be instrumental in project delivery, client engagement, team development, and the ongoing growth of the UK practice, collaborating closely with Directors, clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams. The position blends technical leadership with commercial and people management responsibilities. Our current and upcoming projects span infrastructure and complex structures, with an increasing pipeline in nuclear, rail, and water, alongside commercial, mixed-use, and specialist construction engineering work.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead project teams proactively and ethically to deliver outstanding outcomes.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, and career development support to staff.
• Identify training needs and ensure team members receive appropriate development opportunities.
• Contribute to technical excellence, culture, procedures, professional development, and continuous improvement across the UK practice.
• Promote Robert Bird Group to existing and prospective clients.
• Establish new clients and strengthen relationships through excellent project delivery and repeat business.
• Lead client liaison with Project Directors, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.
• Ensure client requirements are understood by all project personnel and manage changes as they arise.
• Prepare and negotiate fee proposals and fee variations.
• Represent the company at client, consultant, and coordination meetings.
• Take an active, hands-on role in all projects, ensuring exemplary service and high technical standards.
• Develop concept design and design philosophy in conjunction with the Project Director.
• Review design and documentation, including design checking as required.
• Select and manage sub-consultants, including scope, programme, and commercial terms.
• Manage project programming, resource planning, and project cost control, including invoice compilation.
• Undertake project coordination and oversee multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Implement RBG’s Quality System on all assigned projects.
• Implement and oversee Health & Safety policies and procedures on projects.
• Participate in the Workplace Health & Safety Committee when required.
• Provide technical support and problem-solving guidance to both site and office teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), or an equivalent internationally recognised professional body.
• A minimum of 8 years’ relevant engineering experience, ideally within structural, construction, or multidisciplinary engineering environments, showing progressive responsibility and technical leadership.
• At least 2 years’ experience in design and design development, including preparation, coordination, and review of engineering deliverables.
• A minimum of 2 years’ account or client management experience, demonstrating the ability to build strong relationships, manage expectations, and support fee and project delivery.
• Client-facing experience, with the ability to manage relationships and support commercial delivery.
• Demonstrated experience in managing, mentoring, and developing engineers and technical staff, with a commitment to supporting career progression, capability building, and team performance.
• Familiarity with, and eagerness to deploy computational design workflows is advantageous.
• Experience in nuclear, rail, or water infrastructure projects would be advantageous.

Skills

• Construction Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Geotechnical Engineering
• Virtual Design & Construction (VDC)
• Leadership
• Team Development
• Client Engagement
• Project Delivery
• Technical Leadership
• Commercial Management
• People Management
• Design Development
• Account Management
• Client Management
• Computational Design

Location

• London

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Associate
• 8+ years relevant engineering experience
• 2+ years design and design development experience
• 2+ years account or client management experience

Education Level

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering
• Chartered Member of IStructE, ICE, or equivalent

Benefits

• Birthday leave
• Corporate health insurance rates
• Paid parental leave
• Recognition awards
• Active and engaging social club
• Supportive team environment
• Encouragement of healthy lifestyle balance

About the Company

• Robert Bird Group is a global consulting engineering firm delivering innovative, sustainable and buildable solutions across structural, civil, geotechnical, construction engineering and virtual design & construction (VDC).
• Established in Brisbane in 1982, we now have more than 850 staff across twelve offices in Australia, the UK, Asia, the Middle East and North America.
• As part of SJ Group, a diverse collective of problem solvers for the built environment, we are connected to a global network reimagining a smarter, more sustainable future.
• The group brings together 16,000 specialists across more than 40 countries, spanning architects, designers, planners, engineers, facilities managers and other built environment experts.
• We combine vast experience with the curiosity, passion and creativity needed to solve the most complex challenges.
• Driven by a culture of integrity, agility and collaboration, we continue to push the boundaries of engineering design and delivery in pursuit of our goal: to shape a better world through the relentless pursuit of engineering excellence.
• RBG is a growing, fast-paced business.
• Robert Bird Group is a global consulting engineering firm committed to delivering each client’s vision through the relentless pursuit of engineering excellence across all projects.
• We strive for good to a great design by transforming inspiring concepts into buildable designs through innovative, collaborative, and proactive solutions.
• RBG offers a collaborative and engaging environment, as our people are core to our business, and we believe diverse and effective teams of individuals is key to our success.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.
• If you require any reasonable adjustments or additional support—such as receiving the application form in an alternative format—please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment team.
• Your experience throughout the application process is important to us.
• We welcome feedback on how we can improve and are happy to provide any further information you may need to help you make an informed decision about joining us.
• If there’s anything more we can do to support you, please let us know, we’re here to help.