At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and grow a dynamic civil engineering team while overseeing impactful projects.
- Company: Join Caulmert, an innovative employee-owned consultancy shaping the future of infrastructure.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible working, private medical care, and generous holiday entitlement.
- Other info: Opportunity for career progression to Director/Board levels in a friendly, inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in high-profile projects and drive strategic growth in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Chartered Civil Engineer with 20+ years of experience in leadership roles.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
About the Company
Your Future Is in Your Hands. At Caulmert, we don’t just design infrastructure, we build futures. As a rapidly growing, employee-owned engineering, environmental and planning consultancy, we pride ourselves on innovation, technical excellence, and delivering service that makes a real difference.
About the Role
This is your chance to step into a strategic leadership role, shape a thriving team, and influence high-profile civil engineering projects across the UK. Your ambition, vision and drive will find their home here.
Location: The role is hybrid and based in either Greater Manchester or North Wales.
Responsibilities
- Contributing to and executing Caulmert's strategic growth plans (business development, market positioning, service expansion)
- Leading and growing the civil engineering team, mentoring, coaching, recruiting and retaining talent
- Overseeing design and delivery across civil engineering projects: highways, drainage, infrastructure, earthworks, site works, SuDS, utilities, etc.
- Ensuring compliance with regulations, codes of practice, health & safety, quality, environmental standards, and company QEMS (ISO) procedures
- Acting as Principal Designer under CDM 2015 (where applicable)
- Managing project budgets, fee proposals, risk, resource allocation, contract management, and financial performance
- Building strong relationships with clients, engineers, contractors, authorities and other stakeholders
- Identifying new business leads, supporting marketing/sales efforts, and converting opportunities
- Driving continuous improvement in workflows, technical standards, tools, digital delivery, and efficiency
This is a senior role that blends visionary leadership, technical credibility, and commercial acumen.
Qualifications
- Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional accreditation
- Degree and/or postgraduate qualification in Civil / Structural Engineering
- Significant experience (typically 20+ years) in civil/infrastructure engineering delivery, with a substantial portion in a leadership / senior technical role
- Proven track record of managing and delivering multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects (UK and Internationally)
- Strong commercial awareness: preparing fees, managing P&L, business growth
- Leadership and people management skills: coaching, mentoring, developing teams
- Excellent stakeholder and client management, communication and negotiation skills
- Understanding of standards, regulations, codes, health & safety, CDM, design risk, etc.
- A commitment to the values of Caulmert: integrity, quality, innovation, teamwork
- Willingness to travel to regional offices and client / project sites as required
Required Skills
- Experience working in a consultancy environment
- Background in bidding, marketing and new business development
- Familiarity with digital tools (BIM Level 2, modelling, civil software etc.)
- Exposure to multiple sectors (transport, utilities, energy, water, waste)
- Experience in shaping policy, process, culture in a growing organisation
Pay range and compensation package
- Attractive and competitive salary package, reflecting experience and seniority
- Flexible working and hybrid options to support work–life balance
- Private medical care, pension, and additional benefits
- Generous holiday entitlement (minimum 5 weeks, plus bank holidays)
- Investment in your professional development, training, mentoring & CPD support
- Opportunity to purchase company shares / equity participation (employee-owned ethos)
- A friendly, inclusive, sociable environment across multiple offices
- Exposure to a diverse and high-impact project portfolio across sectors
- Real opportunity for career progression to Director / Board levels
Equal Opportunity Statement
The Company is an equal opportunities employer and aims to ensure a workplace where people are treated with dignity and respect, and where trust and empowerment are encouraged.
Contract Type: Permanent
How to Apply
We’re excited to hear from high calibre candidates who want to make an impact at Caulmert. To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter (detailing your suitability, leadership vision, and career ambitions) to recruitment@caulmert.com. Alternatively, send applications to: Donna Milne, HR Manager, InTec, Parc Menai, Bangor, Gwynedd, LL57 4FG
Please note: Caulmert does not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or their terms unless pre-agreed with the HR Manager. Caulmert+1 Applications will be treated in confidence, and Caulmert is an equal opportunities employer.
Head of Civil Engineering in Wales employer: Caulmert Ltd - Engineering, Environmental and Planning
At Caulmert Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a flexible working environment that promotes work-life balance while engaging in meaningful projects that contribute to environmental sustainability. Our collaborative culture fosters professional growth through continuous learning opportunities and mentorship, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers. Located across the UK, we provide a unique chance to work on impactful initiatives alongside passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference in the field of environmental permitting.
Contact Details:
Caulmert Ltd - Engineering, Environmental and Planning Recruitment Team
