Civil Engineering Lead (Senior Civils Lead)
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Lead to manage and deliver a range of civil engineering design projects while leading a small team.
This role is ideal for a senior engineer with strong technical expertise in drainage and infrastructure design, combined with leadership experience and client-facing capability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a small team of civil engineers and technicians
- Oversee the delivery of civil engineering designs across multiple projects
- Take responsibility for below ground drainage design, including:
- Drainage strategies
- Flood Risk Assessments (FRA)
- SuDS design
- Liaise with statutory authorities and external stakeholders
- Review and check design work to ensure quality and compliance
- Support project delivery from concept through to completion
- Represent the business in meetings with clients and third parties
Requirements
Essential
- Minimum 10 years' experience in civil engineering design
- Proven experience leading or managing a small team
- Strong knowledge of:
- Civil engineering design principles
- Below ground drainage systems
- Flood risk assessments and associated approvals
- Working with statutory authorities
- Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Desirable
- Chartered Engineer (CEng) or close to achieving Chartership
- Experience in highway design and infrastructure projects
- Broad knowledge across all aspects of civil engineering design
Candidate Profile
- Strong technical background with a hands-on approach
- Confident leader who can mentor and guide junior staff
- Commercially aware with good project management skills
- Flexible and pragmatic-able to take a "view" where needed (as per client culture)
Additional Info
- The client is open-minded and may consider candidates who don't tick every box but demonstrate strong potential
- There are also opportunities within the business for graduate and senior structural engineers, if relevant referrals arise