Civil Engineering Team Lead

Strata Construction Consulting; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established consultancy in Central London is seeking a Civil Design Engineering Team Leader to drive the delivery of infrastructure projects. The role involves managing a team, overseeing civil design tasks across various sectors, and engaging in business development. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in private sector consultancy and team leadership, preferably chartered. This position offers a competitive salary between £75,000 and £100,000, along with hybrid working options and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Employee-owned structure

Performance-related bonuses

Private medical insurance

Company pension with matched contributions up to 6%

Professional development support

Salary sacrifice schemes

Regular team socials and networking events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in private sector consultancy.
• Strong technical knowledge of highways design and drainage.
• Demonstrated team leadership and project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of engineers and technicians.
• Lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects.
• Oversee S278 highways schemes, S38 works, and drainage designs.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Business development

Highways design (S278/S38)

Drainage design

Education

Chartered or working toward chartership (MICE or similar)

Job description

Civil Design Engineering Team Leader – Central London
(Associate / Associate Director / Director level)
£75,000 – £100,000 + Bonus + Hybrid Working + Benefits

Are you ready to step into a senior leadership role and shape the future of a high-performing civil design team?

We're working with a respected multi-disciplinary consultancy based in Central London, currently seeking a Civil Engineering Team Leader to drive the delivery of infrastructure projects and lead a growing team of engineers and technicians.

About the Role

As the Civil Design Lead, you will:

• Manage and mentor a team of engineers and technicians.
• Lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, industrial, and regeneration sectors.
• Oversee S278 highways schemes, S38 works, and drainage designs.
• Engage in business development and build lasting client relationships.
• Maintain technical oversight while driving strategic growth and project delivery.

The Company

This is a well-established, employee-owned consultancy known for delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK. They have an excellent reputation in:

• Transport planning
• Civil engineering design
• Drainage and flood risk
• Multidisciplinary project delivery

The company fosters a collaborative and supportive culture, with a focus on professional development and client-focused outcomes.

About You

You're a civil engineering professional with:

• Proven experience in private sector consultancy.
• Strong technical knowledge of highways design (S278/S38) and drainage.
• Demonstrated team leadership and project management experience.
• A track record in business development and building client trust.
• Chartered or working toward chartership (MICE or similar).

What's on Offer

• £75k – £100k basic salary (depending on experience)
• Hybrid working (2+ days in the office)
• Employee-owned structure with tax-free bonus benefits
• Performance‑related bonuses
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension with matched contributions up to 6%
• Professional development support (1x subscription covered)
• Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle‑to‑work, season ticket loan, etc.)
• Regular team socials and networking events

Interested? This is a fantastic opportunity to take your civil engineering career to the next level in a company that values leadership, innovation, and collaboration.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential conversation.