Job Description - Civil Engineering Lead
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This is an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Civil Engineer looking to take the next step in their career, combining technical leadership, project delivery, client management and business development. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and expanding the consultancy's civil engineering services, working closely with Directors and multidisciplinary teams across a diverse portfolio of residential, commercial, education, healthcare, industrial and public sector projects. The position offers significant autonomy, direct access to senior decision-makers and a clear progression route towards Associate, Associate Director or senior technical leadership positions. Civil Engineering Lead - Position Overview Lead civil engineering projects from initial feasibility and planning through to detailed design, construction and completion. Oversee highways, drainage, SuDS, flood risk assessments, external works and infrastructure design. Provide technical leadership, reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications and reports. Manage project programmes, budgets, fees, resources and quality assurance. Liaise with clients, contractors, planning authorities, highway authorities, water companies and the Environment Agency. Prepare and review technical submissions for planning permission and statutory approvals. Work closely with Directors to support business development, fee proposals, tenders and client relationships. Mentor and support Civil Engineers and Technicians, contributing to the development of the wider team. Ensure effective use of civil engineering design software and maintain high technical standards. Identify project risks, constraints and opportunities, providing practical and commercially viable engineering solutions. Civil Engineering Lead - Position Requirements Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline. Chartered Engineer status (CEng MICE or equivalent) is highly desirable. Strong background within a UK civil engineering or multidisciplinary consultancy. Extensive technical experience in highways, drainage, SuDS, flood risk and infrastructure design. Experience preparing and reviewing Section 38, Section 278 and Section 104 submissions would be advantageous. Proven ability to manage projects, coordinate technical teams and deliver engineering solutions. Experience liaising with local authorities, statutory bodies, developers and other stakeholders. Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D or similar civil engineering design software. Commercial awareness, including project budgets, fee proposals and resource planning. Previous experience mentoring or managing Engineers and Technicians. Excellent communication, organisational and client-facing skills. Ambition to contribute to the growth and development of a civil engineering team. Civil Engineering Lead - Salary & Benefits Competitive salary, dependent on experience. Flexible working arrangements, including flexitime, remote and home working opportunities. Pension scheme and private healthcare, subject to eligibility. Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme. Regular salary reviews. Clear career progression towards Associate, Associate Director or senior management positions. Ongoing training and continuous professional development (CPD). Personal development appraisals and established career progression pathways. Supportive and collaborative multidisciplinary working environment. Opportunity to influence business growth, technical standards and team development. Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for. Unavailable Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD Other Sectors and Industries 273 Jobs The company is part of Company Profile In Short Industry Accounting & Finance, Construction & Property, Engineering & Manufacture, Logistics & Transport, Sales Founded 2012 Location Chichester Company size 51-250 About The Company Service - We deliver an honest and professional process with a focus towards customer service. Communication - We find it fundamental to understand your requirement which enables us to plan and invest our time and resources effectively for your needs. Adaptability - We work across permanent, interim or fixed term contracts. Our Story Established in 2012 on core values of providing the best possible service and establishing our reputation as a trusted recruitment provider. We have a dedicated team of 50+ staff who place over 1000 employees into new positions each year in a number of key technical sectors. A single-sited office base allows all of our staff to work collaboratively and work with clients across the UK. Our Unique Culture We are an Investors in People Gold accredited organisation. This is testament to our successfully embedded company values and career progression structure open to employees. We also have a stable and committed management team with employee engagement and morale at the heart of what they do. We consult with employees regularly regarding company decisions, which in turn has aided longevity with many of our employees having worked with us for 5 + years. This loyalty brings with it experience, and the ability to build longer-lasting relationship with our clients and candidates. Learning & Development We hold regular in-house training sessions, including the use of external training providers, to ensure all of our employees get the same wealth of knowledge and expertise provided to them. We have supported many of our managers through completing specific management training courses which has been found to be highly beneficial and is something we will continue to offer. We also provide the opportunity for employees to gain specific qualifications which could be deemed beneficial to their role, including the REC Level 3 Certificate – a widely recognised benchmark within our field. Diversity Equality and diversity are themes that are strongly represented within our company values, we adopt an equal and fair approach to all procedures within the company and look to fulfil our services with equality and diversity in mind. Internally, much of our initial training program is on-the-job, so we look more at the potential we see in an individual when recruiting, as opposed to solely their background which means everyone brings something different to the company offering a range of perspectives and skill sets. Similar Civil Engineering Lead Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Senior Site Reliability Engineer Spectrum IT Recruitment Limited Southampton (SO14), SO14 £80000 - £85000 per annum + Bonus, Medical Care 8 hours ago NEW Manufacturing Engineer Outsource Hillis Corner, Cowes (PO31), PO31 8PF Hourly Rate £23.90 PAYE OR £32.05 Umbrella inside IR35 2 days ago Senior Systems Engineer - Projects Fortress Recruit Ltd Poole (BH15) 5 hours ago NEW AECOM's Growing Ground Engineering and Tunnelling Teams! 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