Director - Civil Engineering

We are working exclusively with a well-established and growing civil engineering consultancy based in Liverpool to appoint a Director to lead their Civil Engineering department. This is a senior, high-impact appointment offering real autonomy, a competitive package, and an exceptional holiday allowance - including a two-week Christmas shutdown, bringing total leave to circa 43 days per year. Full details of our client will be shared with suitable candidates upon application.

The role
Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will take full responsibility for the performance, growth, and technical output of the Civil Engineering division. This is a dual-focused position, you will provide strategic direction and commercial oversight while remaining hands-on with technical design across highways, drainage, infrastructure, and earthworks schemes.
You will be the face of the department for key clients and stakeholders, leading business development activity, supporting framework bids and tender submissions, and building on an already strong market reputation. Internally, you will lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers - with genuine influence over the shape of the business going forward.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Civil Engineering team, driving high standards of performance, quality, and project delivery
• Provide hands-on technical input across the design and delivery of highways, drainage, infrastructure, and earthworks projects
• Oversee projects from initial feasibility through to construction completion
• Review and sign off technical drawings, calculations, reports, and specifications
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, local authorities, and key stakeholders
• Lead business development activity, framework opportunities, and tender submissions
• Manage team resources, programmes, and financial performance for profitable delivery
• Mentor and support the development of engineers across the business
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, industry standards, and health & safety requirements

What we''re looking for

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• CEng MICE status (strongly preferred)
• Significant experience within a civil engineering consultancy
• Proven leadership - managing teams and delivering complex projects
• Strong technical knowledge of drainage, highways, and infrastructure design
• Excellent client-facing and commercial skills
• Proficient in relevant design software and industry standards

Package & benefits

• Circa 43 days leave (inc. bank holidays, birthday leave & Christmas shutdown)
• Hybrid working
• Medicash health plan & group life insurance
• Pension scheme
• On-site gym membership
• Electric car salary sacrifice & free parking
• Company-funded socials, race days & overnight stays

If interested in this position, but perhaps want to find out more before formally applying, please contact Taylor Smith at Calibre Search Manchester.

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