JOB – Director (Civil Engineering)
LOCATION – Derby
TERM – Permanent
SALARY – £60,000 to £70,000 per annum (plus benefits)

Premier Engineering is working with a well-established civil engineering consultancy based in Derby, currently seeking a Director to join and lead their growing team. This is a strategic leadership role requiring technical expertise, project oversight, and business development capability within the civil and structural engineering space.

You Will Need:

Minimum 2:1 BSc/BEng in Civil or Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
At least 10 years’ post-qualification experience in civil engineering
Chartered status with a relevant professional body (e.g. MICE)
Full UK driving licence and access to own transport

Key Responsibilities:

Leading high-quality concept, preliminary and detailed designs for highways and drainage projects
Performing drainage calculations: QBar, attenuation, soakaways, foul loads, pipeline capacities, and network analysis
Designing adoptable and non-adoptable roads, driveways, car parks and footpaths for a range of surfaces
Overseeing Developer Enquiries, Environment Agency and LLFA information requests
Managing S104, S106, S185, S184, S278 and S38 applications and submissions
Producing technical reports such as Transport Statements, Travel Plans, Flood Risk Assessments, and Drainage Strategy Reports
Ensuring project delivery within agreed budgets and timelines
Overseeing and supporting sustainability assessments and performance criteria
Line management of both senior and junior engineers
Supervising CAD/Revit technicians and conducting QA checks
Fulfilling duties under CDM Regulations
Leading client relationships, marketing, and business development efforts

Essential Attributes:

Strong leadership and team management skills
Extensive knowledge of drainage and highway design software
Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in work output
Proactive and capable of working independently
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Commercial awareness with the ability to identify and develop new business opportunities

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and salary expectations.