Civil Engineering Team Lead

Overview

As Civil Design Lead you will steer a growing civil design team, delivering infrastructure projects across residential, commercial, industrial, and regeneration sectors. You will oversee highways and drainage schemes while maintaining technical oversight and driving strategic growth. The role combines project delivery with client relationship building in a collaborative, employee-owned environment. This is an opportunity to shape high-impact civil infrastructure work within a respected consultancy and advance into senior leadership.

Pay / Benefits

• Hybrid working (2+ days in the office)
• Tax-free bonus benefits
• Private medical insurance
• Company pension with matched contributions up to 6%
• Professional development support (1x subscription covered)
• Salary sacrifice schemes (cycle-to-work, season ticket loan)

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of engineers and technicians
• Lead the design and delivery of civil infrastructure projects across multiple sectors
• Oversee S278 highways schemes, S38 works, and drainage designs
• Engage in business development and build lasting client relationships
• Maintain technical oversight while driving strategic growth and project delivery

Key requirements

• Proven experience in private sector consultancy
• Strong technical knowledge of highways design (S278/S38) and drainage
• Demonstrated team leadership and project management experience
• Track record in business development and building client trust
• Chartered or working toward chartership (MICE or similar)

• leadership
• client relationship management
• communication
• highways design (S278/S38)
• drainage design
• project management

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