Lead Civil Engineer

Lead Civil Engineer (Contract)

Working Location

Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid / Flexible Working)

Contract Type

Contract

Outside IR35

Water | Infrastructure | AMP Programmes

Role Overview

If you are a Senior or Lead Civil Engineer looking for a long-term contract opportunity where you can influence technical delivery while supporting a growing engineering team, this role offers a strong platform to make an impact on major water infrastructure projects across the UK.

The position focuses on technical leadership across regulated water projects, driving quality design and supporting a multidisciplinary engineering team.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Outside IR35 contract
• Long-term programme of secured AMP work
• Flexible hybrid and remote working options
• Opportunity to lead technical delivery across multiple projects
• Strong pipeline of water and wastewater infrastructure schemes

Key Responsibilities

• Lead civil engineering design activities across water infrastructure projects
• Provide technical leadership to engineers, designers, and technicians
• Manage project delivery from outline design through to detailed design
• Review calculations, reports, and technical deliverables
• Support multidisciplinary design coordination and project planning
• Manage design quality, risk, and technical compliance
• Work closely with clients and project stakeholders
• Support resource planning and project prioritisation

Requirements

• Strong civil engineering experience within the UK regulated water sector
• Experience delivering clean water and wastewater infrastructure projects
• Background in outline and detailed design delivery
• Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and requirements
• Experience leading technical teams and mentoring engineers
• Chartered Engineer or equivalent experience preferred
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline

How to Apply

Please send your CV or contact details to the recruitment contact provided in the original communication and they will be in touch.