Lead Civil Engineer

First Recruitment Group; Warrington; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Group is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer for a contract position in Warrington. You will provide technical leadership and delivery management on a major infrastructure project, guiding the civil engineering team through design and construction phases.

The role requires a degree in Civil or Civil/Structural Engineering, with Chartered status desirable. You will lead design work, manage external consultants, and ensure safety, compliance and high-quality outputs within a regulated

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable.
• Experience leading civil engineering teams on major infrastructure or similarly regulated projects.
• Strong knowledge of highways, drainage, earthworks and external works design.
• Proficient with Civil 3D, InfoDrainage and AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

• Lead civil design scope from design through construction phases.
• Monitor progress, manage risks and escalate issues as needed.
• Lead and coordinate a team of Civil Engineers and Designers.
• Act as Civil discipline lead in meetings and reviews.
• Oversee work delivered by external consultancies.
• Provide technical leadership, direction and acceptance of deliverables.
• Develop civil designs including 3D modelling and 2D drawings.
• Ensure designs are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
• Fulfil Designer responsibilities under CDM Regulations.
• Mentor and develop junior team members.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Project delivery planning

Communication

CDM Regulations knowledge

BPSS clearance

Education

Degree qualified in Civil or Civil/Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer status desirable

Tools

Civil 3D

InfoDrainage

AutoCAD

Job description

Our Client has a requirement for a Lead Civil Engineer, who will be required to work on a contract basis in Warrington.

Role Purpose

We are seeking an experienced Lead Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership and delivery management on a major infrastructure project within a highly regulated environment. The successful candidate will lead the civil engineering team through the design phases, ensuring safe, compliant and high-quality engineering solutions are delivered in line with project requirements and programme milestones.

Job Role Responsibilities

• Work with the Responsible Engineer and Area Engineering Manager to plan and deliver the civil design scope throughout design and construction phases.
• Monitor progress against programme requirements, managing risks and escalating issues where necessary.
• Lead and coordinate a team of Civil Engineers and Designers.
• Act as the Civil discipline lead at multidisciplinary meetings and stakeholder reviews.
• Manage and oversee work delivered by external engineering consultancies.
• Provide technical leadership, direction, assurance and acceptance of civil engineering deliverables.
• Lead the development of civil engineering designs, including 3D modelling and production of 2D AutoCAD drawings.
• Ensure designs are safe, compliant and fit for purpose.
• Fulfil Designer responsibilities in accordance with CDM Regulations.
• Support the mentoring and development of junior team members.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary engineering teams and project stakeholders.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge / Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil or Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status desirable.
• Experience leading civil engineering teams on major infrastructure, industrial, nuclear, defence, energy or similarly regulated projects.
• Strong knowledge of highways, drainage, underground services, earthworks, hardstanding and external works design.
• Proficient in Civil 3D, InfoDrainage and AutoCAD.
• Experience planning and managing engineering delivery against project schedules.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of CDM Regulations.
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• BPSS clearance or ability to obtain clearance.

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