Civil Infrastructure Lead: Client-Facing & Team Growth

Carrington West; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering leader to head and grow the civil engineering team in Manchester. This role combines strong technical leadership with client-facing responsibilities and a hands-on approach to project delivery within a collaborative, staff-focused practice.

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in civil design teams, robust client management skills, and a track record of bid support and business development in a dynamic, multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in civil engineering design teams.
• Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership and multidisciplinary teams.
• Commercial awareness with experience in business development and bid support.
• Sound understanding of technical standards, QA and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate civil engineering design activities.
• Work closely with the Structures Director and London Civils Management on project delivery.
• Act as a client-facing representative, developing and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Lead Civils business development through work winning, fee proposals and bid submissions.
• Oversee technical quality, standards and regulatory compliance across project delivery.
• Support the financial management of projects, including resource planning and team performance monitoring.

Job description

Carrington West is seeking an experienced Civil Engineering leader to head and grow the civil engineering team in Manchester. This role combines strong technical leadership with client-facing responsibilities and a hands-on approach to project delivery within a collaborative, staff-focused practice.

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership in civil design teams, robust client management skills, and a track record of bid support and business development in a dynamic, multidisciplinary