Lead Civil Engineer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to provide technical direction in their water division projects. This role involves overseeing design quality, ensuring compliance with regulations, and leading project delivery while managing budgets and risks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the UK Water sector, proven leadership skills, and a collaborative spirit. With flexible working options, a competitive salary, and a strong commitment to career development, this opportunity is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary with flexible working options

Performance bonus

5% pension contribution

Life insurance

Private healthcare

Health cash plan

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Structured career development and mentoring

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in the UK Water sector with proven leadership skills.
• Strong client management and collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Review drawings and models for quality and compliance with standards.
• Lead project delivery, managing budget, programme, and risks.
• Mentor team members and provide technical guidance.

Skills

Leadership

Client Management

Project Planning

Communication Skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status

Job description

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Position: Lead Civil Engineer

As a Lead Civil Engineer, you will provide engineering technical direction to discipline engineers in our water division projects. You will support design for various non-infrastructure schemes, ensuring all designs are fit for purpose and compliant with current legislation and standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review drawings and models for quality, safety, and adherence to technical standards.
2. Review project and construction site designs.
3. Lead efficient project delivery, managing programme, budget, and risks.
4. Ensure design quality and compliance with standards and regulations, providing technical expertise for interdisciplinary studies.
5. Contribute to work winning through bid management, tendering, and proposal preparation.
6. Manage resource planning and team management.
7. Oversee quality through BIM360 workflow reviews.
8. Promote sustainability and low-carbon designs.
9. Ensure compliance with water industry and civil standards and regulations.
10. Develop designer alerts for lessons learned.
11. Seek innovative technologies and processes.
12. Collaborate effectively within multi-disciplinary teams.
13. Support wider water business activities (e.g., HAZOP, ROV facilitation, peer reviews, incident response).
14. Conduct site visits as needed.
15. Mentor and develop team members.
16. Provide technical guidance to engineers.
17. Share lessons learned and technical updates with the team.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive UK Water sector experience.
• Proven leadership and team inspiration skills.
• Strong client management and exceeding expectations.
• Collaborative team player.
• Experience in strategic project planning and execution.
• Skills in tender analysis, market conditions, and operations.
• Knowledge of communications and PR techniques.
• Ability to deliver professional presentations.
• Effective communication with government officials and clients.
• Chartered status preferred.
• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent experience demonstrating relevant knowledge.
• Practical civil design experience in water/wastewater industry.

Excellent presentation skills for client interactions, conferences, and promotional events.

Location:

Regional with offices in Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, and London.

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive salary with flexible working options.
• Performance bonus.
• 5% pension contribution.
• Life insurance.
• Private healthcare.
• Health cash plan.
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Structured career development and mentoring.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

We are an Equal Opportunities employer valuing diversity. Applications are assessed based on experience and suitability. We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is respected and heard.