Civil Engineering Director

Overview

In this Civil Engineering Director role, you will own the civils side of the business and shape the future of the team. You will lead drainage design from inception to completion across residential, commercial, and industrial projects, emphasising sustainability and compliance. You will mentor junior engineers, foster a collaborative culture, and build strong client relationships to add value through excellent design. The position offers leadership responsibility, cross-functional collaboration, and exposure to diverse, challenging projects. This is an opportunity to drive technical delivery at scale within a growing company, with clear progression paths.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and benefits package
• career progression opportunities
• supportive collaborative environment
• ongoing professional development
• variety of challenging projects across sectors

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of below ground drainage systems for residential, commercial, and industrial developments
• Manage multiple projects ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and high technical standards
• Provide mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers and cultivate a strong team culture
• Collaborate with internal teams, clients and stakeholders to meet requirements and exceed expectations
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies and guidelines including SUDS and drainage design standards
• Proficiently use MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D to produce designs, calculations and reports
• Contribute to technical proposals and project documentation
• Stay updated with industry developments to deliver cutting-edge solutions

Key requirements

• Experience leading civil engineering teams
• Proven ability in drainage design and project delivery
• Mentoring and staff development experience
• Client relationship management skills
• Proficiency with MicroDrainage, AutoCAD, Civil 3D
• Knowledge of SUDS and drainage design standards
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

• leadership
• mentoring
• communication
• MicroDrainage
• AutoCAD
• Civil 3D

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