```htmlAbout the CompanyYour 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 RoleThis 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.ResponsibilitiesContributing 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 talentOverseeing 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) proceduresActing as Principal Designer under CDM 2015 (where applicable)Managing project budgets, fee proposals, risk, resource allocation, contract management, and financial performanceBuilding strong relationships with clients, engineers, contractors, authorities and other stakeholdersIdentifying new business leads, supporting marketing/sales efforts, and converting opportunitiesDriving continuous improvement in workflows, technical standards, tools, digital delivery, and efficiencyThis is a senior role that blends visionary leadership, technical credibility, and commercial acumen.QualificationsChartered Civil Engineer (CEng) or equivalent professional accreditationDegree and/or postgraduate qualification in Civil / Structural EngineeringSignificant experience (typically 20+ years) in civil/infrastructure engineering delivery, with a substantial portion in a leadership / senior technical roleProven track record of managing and delivering multi-disciplinary civil engineering projects (UK and Internationally)Strong commercial awareness: preparing fees, managing P&L, business growthLeadership and people management skills: coaching, mentoring, developing teamsExcellent stakeholder and client management, communication and negotiation skillsUnderstanding of standards, regulations, codes, health & safety, CDM, design risk, etc.A commitment to the values of Caulmert: integrity, quality, innovation, teamworkWillingness to travel to regional offices and client / project sites as requiredRequired SkillsExperience working in a consultancy environmentBackground in bidding, marketing and new business developmentFamiliarity 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 organisationPay range and compensation packageAttractive and competitive salary package, reflecting experience and seniorityFlexible working and hybrid options to support work–life balancePrivate medical care, pension, and additional benefitsGenerous holiday entitlement (minimum 5 weeks, plus bank holidays)Investment in your professional development, training, mentoring & CPD supportOpportunity to purchase company shares / equity participation (employee-owned ethos)A friendly, inclusive, sociable environment across multiple officesExposure to a diverse and high-impact project portfolio across sectorsReal opportunity for career progression to Director / Board levelsEqual Opportunity StatementThe 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. As part of our recruitment process, Caulmert is expected to carry out a ‘Right to work’ check on all staff. This will require obtaining original copies of one or more of the ‘acceptable documents’ as given in the Home Office Guidance “An Employer’s Guide to Right to Work Checks”: 31 August 2021. Further information is available from our HR department upon request.Contract Type: PermanentHow to ApplyWe’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 4FGPlease 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.```