Lead Civil Engineer - Transportation

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Lead Civil Engineer – Transportation

We are seeking an experienced Lead Civil Engineer to play a key role in delivering complex transportation infrastructure projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable professional who can combine strong design expertise with effective leadership, client engagement and commercial awareness.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams through the planning, design and delivery of highways, roads, public transport and associated infrastructure schemes. Working across a varied project portfolio, you will contribute to feasibility studies, option assessments, detailed design, technical reporting and construction support, while ensuring that projects meet appropriate standards, budgets and programmes.

Key responsibilities

  • Lead the civil engineering design and delivery of transportation projects from concept through to completion.
  • Manage and mentor engineers, technicians and external design resources.
  • Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations and contract documentation.
  • Coordinate designs with highway, drainage, structures, traffic, environmental and other technical disciplines.
  • Engage with clients, contractors, statutory authorities and stakeholders to resolve technical and project issues.
  • Monitor project scope, quality, programme, risk and financial performance.
  • Support bids, fee proposals, resource planning and the development of new project opportunities.
  • Promote high standards of health and safety, sustainability and technical excellence.

About you

You will be a Chartered or near-Chartered Civil Engineer with substantial experience in transportation infrastructure design and project delivery. A degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering is required, together with strong knowledge of relevant UK design standards, specifications and approval processes.

Experience using industry-standard design and modelling software, such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroDrainage or equivalent, would be advantageous. You should be confident managing competing priorities, communicating with a range of audiences and providing clear technical direction. Commercial awareness, sound judgement and a collaborative approach are essential.

In return, you can expect challenging projects, opportunities for professional development and a supportive environment where your expertise and leadership will have a visible impact.

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Added 22/10/2026
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Lead Civil Engineer - Transportation

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