Lead Civil Engineer

Kintec Global Recruitment; Dacorum; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kintec Global Recruitment is seeking a Senior or Lead Civil Engineer in Hemel Hempstead. In this hybrid role, you will lead and grow a team, providing technical leadership on major water infrastructure projects across the UK.

This position offers flexible working arrangements and long-term workload assurance. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in the UK water sector and experience mentoring junior engineers.

Qualifications

• Strong civil engineering experience in the UK regulated water sector.
• Experience leading teams and developing engineering capability.
• Background in delivering water or wastewater infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Civil Engineers, Designers, and Technicians.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers.
• Manage team workload, resource planning, and project priorities.
• Provide technical leadership across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Support outline and detailed design activities.

Skills

Strong civil engineering experience within the UK regulated water sector

Experience leading teams

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Understanding of outline and detailed design processes

Education

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership

Job description

Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid / Flexible Working)

Contract Type

Permanent

About the Role

If you're a Senior or Lead Civil Engineer looking for the opportunity to shape and grow a team rather than simply deliver projects, this could be an excellent next step.

This role is with a growing engineering business delivering major water infrastructure projects across the UK and is ideal for someone who enjoys technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and developing a high-performing design team.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to lead and grow an established civil engineering team
• Strong influence over project delivery, technical standards, and team development
• Flexible working arrangements with hybrid or remote options available
• Long-term secured workload across major AMP programmes
• Genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of the civil engineering function

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Civil Engineers, Designers, and Technicians
• Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level engineers
• Managing team workload, resource planning, and project priorities
• Providing technical leadership across water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Supporting outline and detailed design activities
• Reviewing engineering deliverables and maintaining quality standards
• Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary project teams
• Supporting recruitment, capability growth, and team development initiatives

Requirements

• Strong civil engineering experience within the UK regulated water sector
• Experience leading teams and developing engineering capability
• Background delivering water or wastewater infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of outline and detailed design processes
• Commercial awareness and project delivery experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership preferred
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline