Civil Design and Engineering Technical Lead

ROLE: Civil Design and Engineering Technical Lead HOURS: 40 hours per week LOCATION: Hybrid Role At Mitie, our people are our greatest strength, and our promise is to create a place to work where you can thrive and be your best every day. We're looking for a Civil Design and Engineering Technical Lead who will provide technical leadership, ensure compliant and constructible designs, and support major electricity infrastructure projects across the UK. Role Responsibilities: * Act as the Discipline Technical Lead for civil engineering design quality and output. * Develop and maintain engineering standards, templates, and design methodologies. * Lead design reviews, coordination, constructability assessments and ensure compliance with standards. * Approve or author key deliverables including calculations, drawings, reports and specifications. * Ensure compliance with CDM 2015, Eurocodes, BS EN standards, SuDS, DMRB and client standards. * Plan and resource civil design activities from feasibility through IFC stage. * Lead design assurance including QA/QC, RAG monitoring and readiness for construction. * Lead optioneering, value engineering, and risk reduction. * Oversee survey scoping and interpretation for design decisions. * Provide technical support during construction including NCR resolution and as‑built reviews. * Mentor engineers, support competency development and promote knowledge sharing. * Act as technical interface to clients, landowners, planning authorities and utilities. * Support bids, proposals and technical assumptions. * Champion safe‑by‑design and environmental considerations including low‑carbon design. * Promote digital engineering tools and innovation including Civil 3D, Revit, modelling and automation. Required Qualifications: * BEng/MEng in Civil Engineering (MSc desirable). * Chartered Engineer (CEng) via ICE or equivalent – highly advantageous. * Typically 20\+ years experience in civil design for UK electricity sector (DNO/TSO/EPC). * Strong understanding of Eurocodes, UK BS standards, CDM 2015, geotechnical design, SuDS, drainage and earthworks. * Excellent stakeholder communication and technical writing skills. Core Competencies \& Behaviours: * Technical Authority – sets high standards and delivers decisive leadership. * Coaching \& Mentoring – develops engineers and fosters capability building. * Collaboration – works effectively across multidisciplinary teams. * Commercial Acumen – balances programme, technical risk and cost. * Safety Leadership – prioritises safe‑by‑design and ALARP. * Continuous Improvement – standardises best practice and improves efficiency. * Client Focus – proactive and reliable engagement with stakeholders. What's in it for you? * Opportunity to shape civil engineering strategy across major national grid‑related projects. * Leadership role influencing engineering standards, innovation and technical excellence. * Exposure to high‑profile infrastructure clients and complex project environments. * Professional development and support toward senior leadership pathways. There's a place for you at Mitie, join us today!