JOB – Director (Civil Engineering)
LOCATION – Derby
TERM – Permanent
SALARY – £60,000 to £70,000 per annum (plus benefits)
Premier Engineering is working with a well-established civil engineering consultancy based in Derby, currently seeking a Director to join and lead their growing team. This is a strategic leadership role requiring technical expertise, project oversight, and business development capability within the civil and structural engineering space.
You Will Need:
* Minimum 2:1 BSc/BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
* At least 10 years’ post-qualification experience in civil engineering
* Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g. MICE)
* Full UK driving licence and access to own transport
Key Responsibilities:
* Leading high-quality concept, preliminary and detailed designs for highways and drainage projects
* Performing drainage calculations: QBar, attenuation, soakaways, foul loads, pipeline capacities, and network analysis
* Designing adoptable and non-adoptable roads, driveways, car parks and footpaths for a range of surfaces
* Overseeing Developer Enquiries, Environment Agency and LLFA information requests
* Managing S104, S106, S185, S184, S278 and S38 applications and submissions
* Producing technical reports such as Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Flood Risk Assessments, and Drainage Strategy Reports
* Ensuring project delivery within agreed budgets and timelines
* Overseeing and supporting sustainability assessments and performance criteria
* Line management of both senior and junior engineers
* Supervising CAD/Revit technicians and conducting QA checks
* Fulfilling duties under CDM Regulations
* Leading client relationships, marketing, and business development efforts
Essential Attributes:
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Extensive knowledge of drainage and highway design software
* Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work output
* Proactive and capable of working independently
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities
If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and salary expectations.