Civil Engineering Lead
hace 2 días
Bedford
Location: Bedford 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 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. • 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., • 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., • 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr