Civil Engineer Lead

Penguin Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus schemes

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working

Private healthcare

Career development

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Southampton is seeking a Civil Engineer Lead to take ownership of technical work across infrastructure, drainage and development projects.

You will manage projects, mentor junior staff, ensure design standards, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. Hybrid working options and a competitive salary reflect the seniority of the role.

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering, ideally at senior or leadership level.
• Strong technical knowledge of infrastructure and drainage design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D and InfoDrainage/Causeway Flow.
• Confidence managing project workloads and supporting junior team members.
• Full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
• Based within a reasonable commuting distance of Southampton.

Responsibilities

• Manage and contribute to a range of civil engineering projects, ensuring successful delivery.
• Involved in infrastructure design, surface water drainage and development-related engineering.
• Coordinate project deliverables and mentor junior team members; work with engineers, technicians and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Drainage software

Tools

AutoCAD

Autodesk Civil 3D

InfoDrainage/Causeway Flow

Job description

Civil Engineer Lead

Location: Southampton

Salary: £50,000 Dependent on experience

Are you looking to take the next step in your civil engineering career? A well-established engineering consultancy are seeking a Civil Engineer Lead to join the Southampton team. Working across a varied portfolio of infrastructure, drainage, and development projects, this is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of technical work, share your expertise and play a key role in delivering successful engineering solutions.

The Civil Engineer Lead role:

As a Civil Engineer Lead, you will manage and contribute to a range of civil engineering projects, ensuring a successful delivery. You will be involved in infrastructure design, surface water drainage and development-related engineering, maintaining technical standards are throughout. The Civil Engineer Lead will also provide guidance to colleagues, coordinate project deliverables and work collaboratively with engineers, technicians and other stakeholders.

What's on Offer for the Civil Engineer Lead:

• A competitive salary of £50,000 per annum
• Company bonus schemes.
• Extremely generous annual leave days
• Opportunity for flexible hybrid working
• Private healthcare for senior positions.
• Supportive, multidisciplinary team environment with great opportunities for career development.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in civil engineering, ideally at senior or leadership level.
• Strong technical knowledge of infrastructure and drainage design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Autodesk Civil 3D and InfoDrainage/Causeway Flow.
• Confidence managing project workloads and supporting junior team members.
• Full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
• Based within a reasonable commuting distance of Southampton