Lead Civil Engineer
Lead Civil Engineer
An exciting opportunity is available for an experienced Lead Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure and development projects. This role will suit a confident professional who can combine strong engineering expertise with commercial awareness, effective communication and a commitment to delivering safe, sustainable and high-quality outcomes.
You will lead civil engineering activities from concept and feasibility through to detailed design, construction and completion. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, clients, contractors and relevant authorities, you will ensure that designs are practical, compliant and delivered to the required programme, budget and quality standards.
Key responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, review and approval of civil engineering designs, specifications, calculations and technical reports.
- Manage and support project teams, allocating resources and providing technical guidance to engineers and other specialists.
- Oversee work relating to infrastructure, highways, drainage, earthworks, utilities and associated civil elements.
- Coordinate with stakeholders, contractors and statutory bodies to resolve technical issues and maintain project progress.
- Monitor design quality, risk, costs, programme and compliance with relevant legislation, standards and industry guidance.
- Contribute to bids, fee proposals, project planning and the development of innovative, cost-effective solutions.
- Promote best practice in health and safety, sustainability, buildability and technical assurance.
About you
You will be a professionally qualified civil engineer, or working towards professional registration, with substantial experience in the design and delivery of civil engineering projects. A degree or equivalent qualification in civil engineering is expected, together with strong knowledge of relevant British Standards, design codes and approval processes.
Experience leading technical teams and managing interfaces across complex projects is essential. You should be commercially aware, highly organised and confident presenting technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Proficiency in industry-standard design and project management software would be advantageous.
In return, you will have the opportunity to work on challenging projects, develop your leadership capability and contribute to a collaborative, forward-thinking engineering environment.
Lead Civil Engineer
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