Head of Civils​/Senior Civil Enigneer

United Infrastructure is a dynamic, rapidly expanding business delivering critical infrastructure across the UK. With a strong focus on safety, efficiency, and long-term value, United Infrastructure partners with clients across civil, industrial, and commercial sectors to deliver projects that meet the highest standards of performance and sustainability. Following the acquisition of Glenelly, United Infrastructure has expanded its technical capabilities, geographic reach, and depth of expertise.

Glenelly’s established reputation and skilled workforce strengthen United Infrastructure’s ability to deliver integrated, end-to-end infrastructure solutions while maintaining the same commitment to quality and client satisfaction.

Location:

Warrington

Employer:

United Infrastructure Ltd
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 per annum (DOE)

The Head of Civils is responsible for the leadership, planning, and delivery of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across United Infrastructure’s portfolio. Projects may include highways, drainage, utilities, structures, water infrastructure, urban development, and other complex civil works. This role requires a practical and hands‑on approach. The successful candidate will be a senior civil engineer who is comfortable being actively involved in setting up projects and the site, supporting site teams, resolving technical challenges, and leading delivery from the front.

While the role carries senior responsibility and oversight, it requires a practical mindset and the ability to work alongside engineers, supervisors, and operatives to get work done. The Head of Civils ensures projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specification, while maintaining compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements. The role also contributes to strengthening United Infrastructure’s civil delivery capability and driving operational excellence across live projects.

• Provide leadership and direction across all civil engineering works and live projects.
• Lead the delivery of projects from site setup and early works through to completion.
• Develop and implement practical project execution strategies, construction methodologies, and delivery plans.
• Ensure alignment with company objectives, client requirements, and regulatory obligations.
• Maintain a strong presence on site, supporting teams with decision‑making and problem‑solving.

• Establish and maintain effective project controls, reporting, and governance systems.
• Implement best‑practice approaches to risk management, change control, and quality assurance.
• Monitor performance against programme, cost, quality, and safety KPIs.
• Participate in project reviews, progress meetings, and performance assessments.

• Manage multiple civil engineering projects, ensuring contractual and commercial compliance.
• Support the administration and performance of NEC, EPC, D&B, PPP, or similar contract forms.
• Coordinate interfaces between subcontractors, consultants, clients, and internal teams.
• Assist with negotiation, variations, and resolution of contractual or delivery issues.

• Provide hands‑on technical leadership across civil engineering design and construction activities.
• Review designs, specifications, and methods to ensure buildability and safe delivery.
• Resolve technical issues, site constraints, and construction challenges as they arise.
• Promote innovation in construction techniques, materials, and engineering solutions, including digital engineering and BIM where applicable.

• Lead and promote a strong safety culture with a focus on zero harm.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, planning, and permitting requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in quality standards, sustainability practices, and site performance.
• Ensure RAMS, permits, and site controls are implemented and adhered to.

• Act as a key point of contact for clients,…