{"id":1642392,"url":"https://alion.io/job/sj-group-associate-ce-3","title":"Associate CE","company":{"id":2045194,"name":"SJ Group","domain":"sjgroup.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/sjgroup","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":75,"open_postings":48,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":1,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":null,"computed_at":"2026-10-04T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Operations","role_family":"Operations","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["London, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":63000,"max_usd":128000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":30},"experience_years_min":8,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-06-19T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-06-19","last_verified_at":"2026-10-05T01:37:05Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":108,"trust":{"level":"stale","repost_count":0,"flags":["stale"],"days_open":107},"description":"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.\nAs 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. Headquartered in Singapore, 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 can draw on this depth of expertise while retaining the agility and focus of a specialist consultancy, to deliver projects of any scale and complexity. We work collaboratively with clients, architects and contractors to realise shared ambitions and achieve certainty in cost, programme and quality.\nFrom buildings and transport to energy, healthcare, sports and entertainment, we provide innovative end-to-end engineering solutions. We think, plan and design with the construction process in mind, applying construction engineering expertise to anticipate challenges, improve efficiency and enhance buildability. Our advanced digital design tools and modern methods of construction enable us to enhance safety, efficiency and sustainability throughout project lifecycles.\nOur portfolio spans some of the world’s most ambitious projects, from Battersea Power Station and 21 Moorfields in London, to the Camp Nou regeneration in Barcelona, Merdeka 118 in Kuala Lumpur, Dubai’s ICD Brookfield Place, and Snowy Hydro 2.0 in Australia. We combine vast experience with the curiosity, passion and creativity needed to solve the most complex challenges. Each project demonstrates our ability to collaborate across disciplines and geographies, delivering solutions that meet complex structural, logistical and environmental challenges.\nDriven 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.\nAbout the role\nWe 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 looking to take a senior leadership position within a growing and dynamic consultancy.\nYou will play a key role in project delivery, client engagement, team development, and the continued growth of the UK practice, working closely with Directors, clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams. The role combines technical leadership with commercial and people management responsibility.\nOur current and emerging workload includes projects across infrastructure and complex structures, with a growing pipeline in nuclear, rail, and water, alongside commercial, mixed-use, and specialist construction engineering work.\nKey Responsibilities\nLeadership & Team Development\nMotivate and lead project teams proactively and ethically to deliver outstanding outcomes.\nProvide supervision, mentoring, and career development support to staff under your direction.\nIdentify training needs and ensure team members receive appropriate development opportunities.\nContribute to technical excellence, culture, procedures, professional development, and continuous improvement across the UK practice.\nClient & Business Development\nPromote Robert Bird Group to existing and prospective clients.\nEstablish new clients and strengthen relationships through excellent project delivery and repeat business.\nLead client liaison with Project Directors, ensuring expectations are met or exceeded.\nEnsure client requirements are understood by all project personnel and manage changes as they arise.\nPrepare and negotiate fee proposals and fee variations.\nRepresent the company at client, consultant, and coordination meetings.\nTechnical & Project Delivery\nTake an active, hands-on role in all projects under your direction, ensuring exemplary service and high technical standards.\nDevelop concept design and design philosophy in conjunction with the Project Director.\nReview design and documentation, including design checking as required (Director approval required prior to issue).\nSelect and manage sub-consultants, including scope, programme, and commercial terms.\nManage project programming, resource planning, and project cost control, including invoice compilation.\nUndertake project coordination and oversee multidisciplinary interfaces.\nImplement RBG’s Quality System on all assigned projects.\nHealth, Safety & Site Support\nImplement and oversee Health & Safety policies and procedures on projects.\nParticipate in the Workplace Health & Safety Committee when required.\nProvide technical support and problem-solving guidance to both site and office teams.\nThe ideal candidate will bring:\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.\nChartered Member of the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), or an equivalent internationally recognised professional body, demonstrating high technical competence and professional responsibility.\nA minimum of 8 years’ relevant engineering experience, ideally within structural, construction, or multidisciplinary engineering environments, showing progressive responsibility and technical leadership.\nAt least 2 years’ experience in design and design development, including preparation, coordination, and review of engineering deliverables.\nA minimum of 2 years’ account or client management experience, demonstrating the ability to build strong relationships, manage expectations, and support fee and project delivery.\nClient-facing experience, with the ability to manage relationships and support commercial delivery.\nDemonstrated experience in managing, mentoring, and developing engineers and technical staff, with a commitment to supporting career progression, capability building, and team performance.\nA familiarity with, and eagerness to deploy computational design workflows is advantageous.\nExperience in nuclear, rail, or water infrastructure projects would be advantageous, reflecting our strong and growing pipeline in these sectors. Candidates without prior experience in these areas are encouraged to apply, as support and development will be provided where required.\nWhat we offer you:\nRBG is a growing, fast-paced business which offers birthday leave, corporate health insurance rates, paid parental leave, recognition awards, an active and engaging social club, along with a supportive team environment where healthy lifestyle balance is encouraged.\nIf you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every criterion, we’d love to hear from you.\nReasonable Adjustments\nWe 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.\nYour 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.\nIf there’s anything more we can do to support you, please let us know, we’re here to help.\nAgency\nPlease note that any unsolicited resumes or CVs submitted through our website or directly to SJ Group employees’ personal email accounts will be considered the property of SJ Group. As such, we will not be liable for any agency fees associated with these submissions.\nTo be recognized as an authorized recruitment agency or search firm for SJ Group, a formal written agreement must be in place. Additionally, agencies must be invited by our Recruitment Team to submit candidates for specific roles.\nWe appreciate your cooperation and understanding.\nAt Surbana Jurong, we put talent, hard work, teamwork and a fun workplace together to approach problems and solve them creatively and collaboratively. 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