Lead Civil Engineer – Water & Drainage (London)

Penguin Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking consultancy based in London is seeking an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to lead a new team and deliver complex projects focused on drainage and civil engineering design. The position requires a UK Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Chartered Status, and extensive experience in design and client relations. Responsibilities include project management, team leadership, and preparing technical documents. This role offers a highly competitive salary and a commitment to ongoing professional development.

Benefits

Highly-competitive salary

Employee Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave allowance

Dedication to your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Qualifications

• A UK Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent qualification) in Civil Engineering or a cognate discipline.
• Chartered Status with a recognised Professional Body (e.g., ICE).
• Extensive experience of working in a design capacity within a UK consultancy setting.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of exciting projects.
• Lead a newly-established team of Civil Engineering professionals.
• Manage budgeting, resourcing, scheduling for design projects.
• Prepare and submit technical documents and reports.
• Contribute to business development strategies.

Skills

Drainage design

Civil engineering design

Client relations

Project management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Proficient in AutoCAD

Proficient in Revit

Time management

Education

UK Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Status (e.g., ICE)

UK Master's Degree in relevant discipline

Job description

A forward-thinking consultancy based in London is seeking an experienced Associate Civil Engineer to lead a new team and deliver complex projects focused on drainage and civil engineering design. The position requires a UK Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Chartered Status, and extensive experience in design and client relations. Responsibilities include project management, team leadership, and preparing technical documents. This role offers a highly competitive salary and a commitment to ongoing professional development.