At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting civil engineering projects from planning to completion and mentor a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a well-established multidisciplinary consultancy with a collaborative culture in Bedford.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, private healthcare, and ongoing professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive environment with clear pathways for career growth and influence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on diverse projects while advancing your career towards senior leadership roles.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and Chartered Engineer status preferred; strong project management skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Civil Engineering Lead
Bennett & Game are pleased to be representing an established multidisciplinary consultancy seeking an experienced Civil Engineering Lead to join their growing team in Bedford.
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, Su DS, 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, Su DS, 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 Auto CAD, 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.
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Civil Engineering Lead in Bedford employer: Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd
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Contact Details:
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