Civil Engineering Lead

Strata Consulting; Sutton No. 103; On-site; CAD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Direct access to senior leadership

Autonomy to lead projects

Professional development

Job summary

Strata Consulting is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Lead to steer a growing team in delivering a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects in the UK. You will guide feasibility, planning and detailed design while mentoring junior engineers and building lasting client relationships.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage budgets and programmes, and contribute to bids and business development. A Chartered Engineer with UK consultancy experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or an equivalent discipline with Chartered status preferred.
• Demonstrated track record leading civil engineering projects and teams.
• Experience delivering highways, drainage and infrastructure design.
• Proven ability to manage scope, budget and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering projects from feasibility through to construction and delivery.
• Deliver innovative highways, drainage, SuDS and infrastructure solutions.
• Identify risks and opportunities to deliver practical engineering outcomes.
• Manage programmes, resources, budgets and quality across projects.
• Review designs, calculations and drawings to maintain high engineering standards.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external consultants throughout delivery.
• Build strong client relationships with authorities, regulators and stakeholders.
• Support business development with fee proposals and bid participation.
• Mentor and develop engineers and technicians to grow the team.
• Drive continuous improvement and efficient project delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relationships

Project management

Communication

Commercial awareness

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (CEng MICE) or equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Are you a Chartered Civil Engineer looking for the opportunity to lead, influence and shape the future of a growing civil engineering team?

We're recruiting on behalf of a successful multidisciplinary consultancy seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Lead to play a pivotal role in delivering a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects across the UK. This is more than just another technical position.

Working alongside an experienced leadership team, you'll lead high-profile commissions across sectors including residential, commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and public sector developments. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, building lasting client relationships and mentoring the next generation of engineers, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

What\'s on offer

• A genuine leadership opportunity where your ideas and expertise will shape the future direction of the civil engineering team.
• A clear pathway towards Associate, Associate Director, Technical Lead or Senior Management.
• Direct access to senior leadership, giving you the opportunity to influence business decisions and drive service growth.
• A varied and technically interesting workload across a wide range of sectors and project types.
• The autonomy to lead projects from concept through to completion.
• A collaborative multidisciplinary environment where you\'ll work alongside experts across a range of disciplines.
• The opportunity to mentor and develop junior engineers while building a high-performing team.
• Ongoing investment in your professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements.

The role

• Leading civil engineering projects from feasibility and planning through to detailed design, construction support and completion.
• Delivering innovative highways, drainage, SuDS, flood risk and infrastructure design solutions.
• Identifying technical risks and opportunities to deliver practical, commercially viable engineering solutions.
• Managing project programmes, resources, budgets and quality to ensure successful delivery.
• Reviewing technical designs, calculations, reports and drawings to maintain the highest engineering standards.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary project teams, consultants and contractors throughout project delivery.
• Building strong relationships with clients, local authorities and statutory bodies including Highway Authorities, Lead Local Flood Authorities, Water Companies and the Environment Agency.
• Supporting business development by preparing fee proposals, contributing to bids and strengthening client relationships.
• Coaching, mentoring and developing engineers and technicians, helping to build capability across the wider team.
• Driving continuous improvement by promoting best practice, innovation and efficient project delivery.

What you need to succeed

• A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status (CEng MICE or equivalent).
• Strong UK consultancy experience delivering civil engineering projects.
• Excellent technical expertise in highways, drainage, flood risk, SuDS, external works and infrastructure design.
• Experience producing and reviewing planning and technical approval submissions.
• Proven experience leading projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to manage project scope, budgets, programmes and client expectations.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar engineering design software.
• A proactive, collaborative leadership style with a passion for mentoring and developing others.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to build trusted relationships with clients and stakeholders.