Our Water consultancy client is seeking a Civil Design Lead on a permanent basis working out of Croydon offices with hybrid working considered.

This role offers the opportunity to take technical ownership of multidisciplinary design packages, lead coordination between disciplines, and ensure high-quality project delivery across major UK water frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage civil design delivery on water infrastructure and non-infrastructure schemes.
Oversee and review detailed designs, drawings, calculations, and reports.
Coordinate with internal teams across civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
Support project planning, scheduling, and resource management to meet deadlines.
Engage directly with clients and contractors to ensure design quality and compliance.
Promote health, safety, sustainability, and quality in all design outputs.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and technicians.

Skills/experience/qualifications

Degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent professional experience.
Extensive experience in civils design delivery for the UK water sector.
Strong understanding of infrastructure and non-infrastructure design principles.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams.
Competence in AutoCAD, Revit, and a working knowledge of BIM.
Excellent communication and coordination skills.
Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (ICE) desirable
NEC contract experience
Familiarity with sustainable design practices and digital delivery methods.

Benefits

Salary £60-70k depending on experience
Hybrid working (3 days in Croydon)
Professional memberships paid
Bonus for achieving chartered status
Private medical
Life assurance x4
Pension 5% employer contribution
Generous holiday
Company sick pay
Volunteering leave