Lead Civil Engineer - Transportation
Lead Civil Engineer – Transportation
We are seeking an experienced Lead Civil Engineer to join a multidisciplinary transportation team delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable professional to lead the civil engineering design of highways, transport interchanges and associated infrastructure from concept through to construction.
You will provide technical direction, manage design development and coordinate activities across internal teams, clients, contractors and external consultants. The role requires strong commercial awareness, sound engineering judgement and the ability to deliver high-quality solutions within agreed budgets and timescales.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design and delivery of civil engineering schemes, including highways, drainage, earthworks, utilities and site development.
- Prepare and review technical reports, specifications, drawings, calculations and tender documentation.
- Manage project deliverables, technical risks, resources, budgets and programmes.
- Provide technical guidance and mentoring to engineers and other members of the project team.
- Coordinate design interfaces with transport planners, structural engineers, environmental specialists and construction teams.
- Engage with clients, stakeholders, statutory authorities and contractors to resolve technical matters.
- Support business development through fee proposals, bids, client presentations and the development of strong professional relationships.
- Ensure all work complies with relevant standards, legislation, health and safety requirements and quality procedures.
About you
You will be a Chartered or near-Chartered Civil Engineer with substantial experience in transportation or infrastructure design. You should have a strong understanding of UK highways standards, design guidance and relevant design software. Experience of working on major highways, rail, public transport or urban infrastructure projects would be advantageous.
Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills are essential, together with the ability to manage competing priorities and influence stakeholders at all levels. A proactive approach, commercial understanding and commitment to technical excellence will be highly valued.
In return, you can expect a varied project portfolio, opportunities for professional development and the chance to contribute to infrastructure schemes that make a lasting difference to communities.
Lead Civil Engineer - Transportation
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