Lead Civil Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Tonbridge and Malling; On-site; GBP 71,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to spearhead a Civils team focused on water infrastructure projects. This pivotal role involves managing multidisciplinary projects, ensuring technical excellence, and fostering team development. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of potable water networks and treatment processes. With a competitive salary and generous benefits, this position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the engineering field. If you're passionate about leading teams and delivering high-quality projects, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Up to 10% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Chartered status preferred for candidates.
• Experience in leading civil engineering teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple multidisciplinary projects.
• Lead in contract management and ensure health and safety compliance.
• Oversee project workloads and provide mentorship to the team.

Skills

People management skills

Knowledge of potable water networks

Experience in utilities

Leadership in civil engineering

Education

Chartered status

Job description

Job Title: Lead Civil Engineer - Water Infrastructure

Our water company client is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to lead a Civils team on various projects based out of Snodland.

Key Skills and Requirements

• People management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of potable water networks and treatment is preferred.
• Experience in utilities or a similar infrastructure sector is required.
• Extensive experience in leading, mentoring, and supervising civil engineering teams.

Role Overview

This role is crucial in our client's Engineering department, ensuring high-quality technical deliverables on capital projects. The successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary projects, oversee team performance, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate multiple projects with a multidisciplinary approach.
• Lead in contract management, risk assessment, and health and safety compliance, including NEC contracts.
• Collaborate with stakeholders and foster team development and good communication.
• Oversee project workloads, resources, and team performance, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Implement safety strategies aligned with CDM2015 regulations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design efforts and promote innovation in design and construction methodologies.
• Ensure technical excellence, approve solutions, and maintain quality assurance standards.
• Manage team capacity and skills, and oversee contractor and supplier engagements.
• Liaise with clients and stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.

Skills, Experience, and Qualifications

• Chartered status (preferred).
• Experience across infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects.
• Proven leadership in design, delivery, and project management.
• Technical expertise in infrastructure assets including treatment works, pipelines, and hydraulics.
• Salary up to £71k, 25 days holiday (rising with service), and up to 10% pension contribution.

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