Lead Civil Engineer

Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid / Flexible Working)

Contract Type

Permanent

About the Role

If you’re a Senior or Lead Civil Engineer looking for the opportunity to shape and grow a team rather than simply deliver projects, this could be an excellent next step.

This role is with a growing engineering business delivering major water infrastructure projects across the UK and is ideal for someone who enjoys technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and developing a high-performing design team.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Opportunity to lead and grow an established civil engineering team
• Strong influence over project delivery, technical standards, and team development
• Flexible working arrangements with hybrid or remote options available
• Long-term secured workload across major AMP programmes
• Genuine opportunity to shape the future direction of the civil engineering function

Key Responsibilities

• Leading a team of Civil Engineers, Designers, and Technicians
• Mentoring and developing junior and mid-level engineers
• Managing team workload, resource planning, and project priorities
• Providing technical leadership across water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Supporting outline and detailed design activities
• Reviewing engineering deliverables and maintaining quality standards
• Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary project teams
• Supporting recruitment, capability growth, and team development initiatives

Requirements

• Strong civil engineering experience within the UK regulated water sector
• Experience leading teams and developing engineering capability
• Background delivering water or wastewater infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of outline and detailed design processes
• Commercial awareness and project delivery experience
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership preferred
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline

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