Water Civil Engineering Lead

Egis in the UK; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for professional development

Commitment to sustainability initiatives

Job summary

A leading global engineering firm is seeking a Civil Engineering Lead to drive growth and innovation in the UK Water Sector. The successful candidate will support business development, foster relationships with clients, and contribute to strategic objectives in a rapidly evolving environment. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in civil engineering, particularly in water projects, and demonstrate leadership and client management skills. This role offers full-time employment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in the UK Water Sector and its challenges.
• Technical delivery of water engineering projects.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary design teams.

Responsibilities

• Support business development opportunities.
• Contribute to UK Water Strategy.
• Develop relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Business development skills

Client management

Education

BEng or MEng in Civil, Water, or Environmental Engineering

Chartered member of a professional institution

Tools

Water and wastewater engineering tools

Job description

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Egis is a leading global consulting, construction engineering and operating firm. We work hand-in-hand with our clients, across every aspect of transport, energy and the built environment to build a more balanced, sustainable and resilient world. The Egis Group has more than 50 years of experience and a team of 19,500 employees in over 120 countries around the world. Joining our Group means, above all, sharing our values as a people-first company, strongly committed to sustainability and innovation.

In the UK we're proud to be delivering some of the most iconic projects which help connect people, protect our environment and meet emission reduction targets. From motorways to tramways, nuclear power plants to smart cities, clients choose us to help them solve their most complex challenges - delivering climate-responsible growth that meets the needs of communities, industry and the planet.

Job Description

Are you ready to be a key member of our Water team, driving growth, innovation and sustainability in the UK Water Sector?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a rapidly growing and innovative team. As our Civil Engineering Lead, based in the UK, you will report to the Director of Water and help grow the team and the business, building on the capabilities of Egis water and engineering professionals around the world.

As an ambitious professional with plenty of experience, you will have a background in the UK Water Sector with a good understanding of the challenges it faces as it adapts to a changing climate and increasing population. Your role will involve working with the UK Director of Water to help foster growth within our core team, collaborating with peers across all disciplines and developing existing and new relationships with clients to maximize our combined offerings and secure new wins.

What you’ll do

• Network and support business development opportunities
• Contribute to UK Water Strategy to identify growth areas and opportunities
• Support in recruitment and development of team
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, partners and stakeholders
• Provide technical and expert advice to clients, manage and deliver projects
• Collaborate with wider Egis teams to develop market leading and innovative services to our clients

Key Attributes

• Hands on, delivery and client focused
• Energised with a positive and strong work ethic
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build relationships with and manage internal and external stakeholders
• Excellent business development and work winning skills
• People management and team leadership experience
• Decisive and calm under pressure

Qualifications

• BEng or MEng in Civil, Water or Environmental Engineering disciplines
• Chartered member of a professional institution such as CIWEM, ICE, IStructE etc.
• Demonstrable client, contractor or consultancy experience in UK Water Sector
• Experience in the technical delivery of water and wastewater engineering projects, ideally including treatment schemes and/or pipeline design
• Experience of working on environmentally focused water engineering projects such as river and coastal engineering
• Experience of working collaboratively in multi-disciplinary design teams, including environmental and sustainability
• Knowledge of current UK water industry standards and regulations
• Experience of each stage in the design cycle from concept, feasibility, detailed design, construction and commissioning
• Experience working in D&B environment

Additional information

Please upload your Resume, Cover Letter and any other supporting documentation where asked within your application. Ensure you consider the skills and experience needed for this role and include in your application.

Must have the right to work in the UK.

We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Civil Engineering and Air, Water, and Waste Program Management

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