Lead Engineer - Civil and Structural; Infrastructure

Lead Engineer – Civil and Structural (Infrastructure)

Lead Engineer to support Manager – Civil & Structural within the GBE‑N programme, providing technical leadership across site‑wide civil infrastructure, shaping and delivering integrated design solutions for a nationally significant project.

• Lead design development, assurance and justification of site‑wide civil infrastructure including roads, drainage, utilities and ancillary structures.
• Manage engineering work packages, ensuring delivery aligns with programme expectations, quality standards and safety requirements.
• Coordinate across disciplines, proactively managing interfaces to ensure seamless integration into the overall site layout.
• Resolve complex technical challenges, applying sound engineering judgement to deliver robust, compliant solutions.
• Support and develop engineers, contributing to a high‑performing, inclusive and collaborative team environment.

• Chartered Civil Engineer or equivalent demonstrable experience in infrastructure design.
• Experience leading civil engineering delivery across large or complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of infrastructure design, including roads, drainage, utilities, earthworks and associated codes and standards.
• Experience navigating technical governance processes and confidently justifying engineering solutions with internal and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with regulatory engagement, planning requirements or working alongside statutory bodies and utility providers is advantageous.
• Understanding of safety‑led design principles, including integration of conventional health‑and‑safety considerations; nuclear experience beneficial.

• Salary: £60,000–£75,000; bonus: performance‑related target 7%
• Benefits allowance: £2,200 per annum (flexible package). Pension: 12% employer, 6% employee contributions.
• Holiday: 28 days plus public holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private medical insurance through BUPA single cover.
• Life assurance: 6× pensionable pay; £250 one‑off payment for new starters for home office purchases.

Hybrid working with primary location at Derby, Warrington or Manchester. Expect regular office or site attendance to support collaboration, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery.

• Initial conversation with Talent Acquisition team.
• Stage interviews with the hiring team.
• Pre‑employment screening including BPSS clearance, DBS check, basic financial probity check.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. As a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive and continually improving recruitment practices.