Senior Civil Engineer

CMS Recruitment are seeking an experienced and commercially aware Associate/Senior Civil Engineer/Team Leader to lead and develop our Civil Engineering team. This is a senior leadership position combining technical excellence, team management and business development.

You will play a key role in shaping the future of the business, maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring the successful delivery of projects across all stages.

• Lead and manage the delivery of civil engineering projects from concept through to construction
• Oversee and review drawings, reports and calculations (Planning, Tender & Construction stages)
• Manage project resourcing and delegate workloads effectively
• Review and manage project variations, change control and additional fee requests.
• Attend client and site meetings, representing the business professionally
• Undertake design work, including specialist schemes where required.
• Support Section Agreement submissions

• Manage and develop the Civil Engineering team
• Mentor staff and ensure structured development plans are implemented
• Carry out staff appraisals and support performance management
• Promote a positive team culture aligned with company values
• Monitor staff wellbeing and team performance
• Identify and implement software and resource improvements

• Build and maintain relationships with clients, consultants and contractors
• Support bid submissions and PQQs
• Contribute to business planning and growth strategies
• Assist with marketing initiatives, including social media content
• Attend management meetings and contribute to strategic decisions

• Support monthly invoicing and cash flow management
• Assist with fee proposals and commercial planning
• Support change control processes
• Contribute to achieving team financial targets

• Chartered Engineer (or working towards) together with a minimum of 10 years post qualification experience working within an engineering consultancy environment
• Produce drainage and highway drawings, design calculations, technical reports and site appraisals.
• Knowledge of UK planning procedures and relevant design codes such as Water UK.
• Sewerage Sector Guidance, Manual for Streets, Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Local Authority Design Guidance and preparation of technical approvals
• Working understanding of technical software including AutoCAD, Causeway Flow, Causeway Live.
• Proven experience in a senior civil engineering role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Commercially aware with experience in fee management and client relations.
• Excellent communication and engagement abilities.
• Ability to balance technical delivery with strategic business input.

• Flexible Working Hours
• Holidays starting at 21 days per year, including bank holidays and over the Christmas period
• 35 hour working week, with a 12:30pm finish each Friday
• Pension enrolment
• Permanent Health Scheme
• Death in Service Benefit
• Discretionary Bonus Scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Professional support in gaining further qualifications
• Free Eye Tests

We offer the chance to work in a friendly, hard‑working and high‑achieving team where you will be encouraged to take responsibility, develop yourself and see the difference you are making to the business.