CMS Recruitment are seeking an experienced and commercially aware Associate/Senior Civil Engineer/Team Leader to lead and develop our Civil Engineering team. This is a senior leadership position combining technical excellence, team management and business development.
You will play a key role in shaping the future of the business, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring the successful delivery of projects across all stages.
What you will do
The role of the Associate/Senior Civil Engineer/Team Leader will involve:
Technical Leadership and Delivery: Lead and manage the delivery of civil engineering projects from concept through to construction
Oversee and review drawings, reports and calculations (Planning, Tender & Construction stages)
Manage project resourcing and delegate workloads effectively
Review and manage project variations, change control and additional fee requests.
Attend client and site meetings, representing the business professionally
Undertake design work, including specialist schemes where required.
Support Section Agreement submissions
Team Leadership and People Management: Manage and develop the Civil Engineering team
Mentor staff and ensure structured development plans are implemented
Carry out staff appraisals and support performance management
Promote a positive team culture aligned with company values
Monitor staff wellbeing and team performance
Identify and implement software and resource improvements
Business Development and Marketing Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and contractors
Support bid submissions and PQQs
Contribute to business planning and growth strategies
Assist with marketing initiatives, including social media content
Attend management meetings and contribute to strategic decisions
Commercial Responsibilities Support monthly invoicing and cash flow management
Assist with fee proposals and commercial planning
Support change control processes
Contribute to achieving team financial targets
What you will have Chartered Engineer (or working towards) together with a minimum of 10 years post qualification experience working within an engineering consultancy environment
Produce drainage and highway drawings, design calculations, technical reports and site appraisals.
Knowledge of UK planning procedures and relevant design codes such as Water UK.
Sewerage Sector Guidance, Manual for Streets, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Local Authority Design Guidance and preparation of technical approvals
Working understanding of technical software including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, Causeway Live.
Proven experience in a senior civil engineering role.
Strong leadership and team management skills
Commercially aware with experience in fee management and client relations.
Excellent communication and engagement abilities.
Ability to balance technical delivery with strategic business input.
What do we offer? Flexible Working Hours
Holidays starting at 21 days per year, including bank holidays and over the Christmas period
35 hour working week, with a 12:30pm finish each Friday
Pension enrolment
Permanent Health Scheme
Death in Service Benefit
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
24/7 Employee Assistance Program
Professional support in gaining further qualifications
Free Eye Tests
We offer the chance to work in a friendly, hard-working and high-achieving team where you will be encouraged to take responsibility, develop yourself and see the difference you are making to the business.
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