Technical Director - Civil Engineering

Strata Consulting; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Flexible working

Enhanced workplace pension

Option to buy/sell annual leave

Two paid professional memberships per year

Season ticket loan scheme

Clear progression pathways

Mentoring and CPD events

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK seeks an experienced Technical Director to lead its Civil Engineering team. The chosen candidate will have over 10 years in the field and a track record of managing complex projects, fostering client relationships, and driving business growth. Responsibilities include shaping strategy, providing technical direction, and mentoring team members. Candidates must hold a relevant master’s degree and possess exceptional technical expertise in UK legislation.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering.
• Fellowship or Chartered status (FICE, CEng MICE or similar).
• Substantial consultancy experience in civil engineering.
• Exceptional technical expertise in UK legislation.
• Proven ability to win and deliver large projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and direction across projects.
• Shape strategy and drive growth for future workstreams.
• Lead the delivery of complex projects.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Advise on compliance and risk strategies.

Skills

Technical leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Commercial awareness

Mentoring

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Advanced Civil Engineering or related

Job description

We’re looking for a highly experienced Technical Director to join our clients talented Civil Engineering team. We are ideally looking for someone with 10+ years’ experience in the role with recognised technical expertise and authority within the industry.

The ideal candidate is someone who has a wealth of experience in discipline strategy, driving innovation, and ensuring technical excellence across all projects. Proven ability to lead multiple large-scale or complex schemes, whilst developing and sustaining long-term client relationships, and actively contributing to business growth is vital.

Your day-to-day tasks would include providing technical leadership and direction across all civil engineering projects (these projects include everything from residential, commercial and retail structures to more complex infrastructure like data centres and anaerobic digestion plants, as well as essential infrastructure like roads, bridges, drainage, and water supply).

What’s on offer

• Bonus scheme
• Flexible working
• Enhanced workplace pension
• Option to buy / sell annual leave
• Two paid professional memberships per year.
• Season ticket loan scheme
• Clear progression pathways and leadership development.
• Mentoring, CPD and knowledge-sharing events.

The role

• Shape strategy and drive growth, developing future workstreams and expanding their client base.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to junior and senior members of the team.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Support recruitment and succession planning for the discipline.
• Lead the delivery of multiple large or complex projects.
• Represent the discipline internally and externally as a subject matter expert.
• Provide technical direction, peer review, and quality assurance for all team outputs.
• Advise on compliance, risk, and mitigation strategies across a range of sectors.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships at senior levels.
• Lead or support bids and tenders for new business opportunities.

What you need to succeed

• A master’s degree such as Advanced Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering and Construction Management, or a related subject.
• Fellowship or Chartered status (FICE, CEng MICE or similar).
• Experience influencing policy, standards, or industry best practice.
• A working knowledge of social and digital media channels with a view to using these to promote not only your work but also the business.
• Substantial consultancy experience in civil engineering.
• Exceptional technical expertise with deep knowledge of UK guidance and legislation.
• Proven ability to win and deliver large, complex projects with high-profile clients.
• Excellent commercial awareness and the ability to identify and capitalise on new opportunities.
• Inspiring leadership style, with a track record of mentoring and developing teams.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, and confidence presenting at senior level.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.