At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting civil engineering projects from planning to completion and mentor a dynamic team.
- Company: Established multidisciplinary consultancy with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career progression, and the chance to work on diverse projects.
- Other info: Enjoy autonomy and direct access to senior leaders in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of civil engineering while making a real impact in various sectors.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered Engineer status preferred.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 £ per year.
Location: Southampton
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing an established multidisciplinary consultancy seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Lead to join their growing team in Southampton. 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.
Civil Engineering Lead in Newtown employer: Bennett And Game Recruitment
Join a well-established engineering business in Sheffield that values innovation and collaboration, making it an excellent employer for Mechanical Design Engineers. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will have access to ongoing training and development opportunities, while enjoying a supportive work culture that encourages teamwork and creativity. The company's commitment to quality and client satisfaction ensures that your contributions will be meaningful and impactful.
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