Technical Lead Civil Engineering

As a Civil Engineering Technical Lead you will provide technical expertise and oversight for complex civil engineering activities throughout the project lifecycle. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams contractors and key stakeholders you will ensure that engineering studies technical specifications and design deliverables meet the required quality safety and compliance standards.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in the delivery of a nationally significant project while contributing to the development of engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership

• Provide technical support on building-specific and civil engineering design matters.
• Produce review and assess technical documentation and engineering deliverables.
• Participate in technical meetings and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support the review of technical specifications and engineering studies.
• Ensure engineering solutions are compliant with applicable standards regulations and project requirements.
• Contribute to the capture and implementation of lessons learned and best practice.

Contract & Stakeholder Management

• Ensure technical specifications and contractual requirements are understood and followed by suppliers and contractors.
• Lead and manage technical surveillance activities.
• Develop surveillance programmes and prepare associated reports.
• Coordinate the resolution of technical queries raised by contractors.
• Support the development and continuous improvement of contract management tools and processes.
• Lead technical discussions clarifications and interfaces with suppliers and stakeholders.
• Foster strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams and project partners.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the project.

Qualifications :

Required Skills:

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong background in civil engineering design and/or delivery on large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Experience reviewing technical specifications studies and engineering documentation.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary teams and complex project environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelors or Masters degree in Engineering or equivalent military experience.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within the nuclear energy defence rail or other highly regulated sectors.
• Knowledge of contractor management and technical surveillance processes.
• Understanding of quality assurance governance and compliance requirements within major projects.

Additional Information :

Why join us 

We bring together entrepreneurial tech-driven people to deliver innovative solutions for leading companies.

At ALTEN youll work on exciting projects supported by ongoing learning mentoring and clear career development tailored to your goals.

Join a passionate team and help build tomorrow today.

In short you get: 

• A personalised career path and a rewarding management style 
• A huge diversity of engineering projects and industries
• Private Medical Insurance
• Cycle & Tech Scheme 
• Employee assistance programme
• Life insurance & Pension Scheme
• Social atmosphere regular gatherings & team buildings
• Flexible way of working (role dependent)

We are proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant & actively encourage applications from members of the Armed Forces community including veterans reservists service leavers and military spouses/partners. We recognise the value of military skills and experience and are committed to ensuring that no applicant is unfairly disadvantaged during our recruitment and selection processes. 

ALTEN is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and values the strength that comes from a global mix of backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of background or protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process please let us know. 

This role may require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website . If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria then your employment may be delayed or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time