Lead Civil Engineer - Development Infrastructure

Penguin Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 62,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment in Nottingham is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead its Civils team. You will remain technically involved across development infrastructure while taking increasing responsibility for standards, clients and growth. The role offers senior leadership within a small team, shaping future direction, managing workload and ensuring project quality. Chartered status would be advantageous, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK development infrastructure consultancy.
• Strong drainage, SuDS and highways knowledge.
• Proven project and client leadership.
• Chartered status would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead drainage, SuDS, highways and development infrastructure projects
• Take responsibility for technical delivery and project quality
• Manage key client and developer relationships
• Review Flood Risk Assessments and Drainage Strategies
• Provide technical guidance and support to other engineers
• Manage project workload, programmes and priorities
• Work closely with the wider leadership team
• Help shape the future direction and growth of the Civils business

Skills

Leadership & client liaison

Project delivery

Drainage & SuDS

Highways & development infrastructure

Job description

Penguin Recruitment in Nottingham is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to lead its Civils team. You will remain technically involved across development infrastructure while taking increasing responsibility for standards, clients and growth. The role offers senior leadership within a small team, shaping future direction, managing workload and ensuring project quality. Chartered status would be advantageous, and applicants must have the right to work in the UK.