Lead Civil Engineer

Join Our Client's Team as a Lead Civil Engineer – Highways & Transportation

Position: Lead Civil Engineer
Location: North East Lincolnshire (2–3 days per week in the office)
Daily Rate: £355.98 (via consultancy)
Contract: Temporary (long-term opportunity)
Start Date: Immediate starts available

We are proud to represent our client, a forward-thinking local authority with a strong commitment to public service and infrastructure transformation. They are currently seeking a highly experienced and qualified Lead Civil Engineer to deliver design, project management, and leadership across a portfolio of highways and transformation projects.

This role plays a vital part in supporting the Council’s Stronger Economy and Stronger Communities priorities and delivering key outcomes outlined in the Local Plan.

• Lead on the design, procurement and contract administration of highways, civil and structural engineering projects

• Manage all design elements for Local Transport Grant funded schemes

• Investigate technical issues and develop feasibility studies, options appraisals, and outline designs

• Ensure high-quality delivery from concept through to construction and evaluation

• Apply commercial awareness and working knowledge of NEC contracts to manage risk and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations

• Provide expert input to public consultation, planning applications, and stakeholder presentations

• Oversee procurement of services and contractors in line with council procurement rules

• Lead and mentor junior engineers and contribute to upskilling within the team

• Prepare technical reports, funding bids, and contract documentation

• Support budgetary control, milestone tracking, and project plan adherence

• Collaborate with key internal teams, statutory bodies, utility companies and delivery partners

• Minimum 7 years' experience in civil engineering design and project management, ideally within highways infrastructure

• Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent, with significant relevant experience

• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status (ICE, IHE, IStructE) – desirable

• In-depth knowledge of UK highway design standards, NEC contracts, and CDM regulations

• Demonstrable experience working within or alongside local government or the wider public sector

• Exceptional communication, leadership, and project delivery skills

• Strong organisational ability and confident use of Microsoft Office and design software

• Ability to manage multiple projects, work independently, and meet competing deadlines

• A flexible, professional, and collaborative approach

• Flexible, hybrid working (2–3 days per week in the office)

• Part of a multidisciplinary team within the council’s Places and Communities function

• Engaging with a wide range of public and private stakeholders

• Contributing to high-profile infrastructure improvements across the region

If you're a civil engineering professional with the drive to lead meaningful infrastructure change, and you're ready to take on a key delivery role in a local authority setting, we want to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV – immediate interviews available.