Lead Engineer – Civil and Structural (Infrastructure) NEW

Job description

In this context, we are looking for a Lead Engineer – Civil and Structural (Infrastructure) to support our Manager – Civil & Structural within the GBE-N programme. This role provides technical leadership across site-wide civil infrastructure, playing a key role in shaping and delivering integrated design solutions across a nationally significant project.

What You’ll Be Helping Us Deliver

We’ll need you to:

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

What You’ll Bring

This is a high-impact role requiring strong technical leadership, a collaborative approach and the ability to bring clarity and direction within complex, fast-moving environments.

What We’re Looking For

• Chartered Civil Engineer, or equivalent demonstrable experience within infrastructure design
• We’ll ask you about your 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, with nuclear experience beneficial

Location

We offer flexible working arrangements, with an expectation of regular office or site attendance to support collaboration, stakeholder engagement and programme delivery.

What’s In It For You?

• We anticipate paying a salary of between £60,000-£75,000
• Bonus – Performance related target opportunity 7%
• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 per annum, enabling you to create a bespoke package
• Pension – 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
• Holidays – 28 days holiday (+ public holidays) and the ability to buy or sell up to 4 days.
• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA single cover health care
• Life Assurance – 6x pensionable pay
• £250 – One-off payment for new starters for home office purchases