Position Overview
As Lead Civil & Costing Consulting Engineer, you will head our civil-engineering discipline and costing practice within an independent third-party valuation and certification firm. You'll oversee structural/civil design reviews, site inspections, cost plans, valuations and certification reports—ensuring asset integrity, regulatory compliance and cost transparency for lenders, insurers, developers and public-sector clients.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Team Management
Lead, mentor and develop a multidisciplinary team of civil engineers, quantity surveyors and cost analysts.
Establish standardised procedures for design review, cost estimation, valuation and certification.
Civil Engineering Review & Certification
Review civil/structural drawings, specifications and calculations for compliance with applicable codes (e.g., Eurocodes, ACI, AASHTO, local regulations).
Conduct site visits and inspections (earthworks, foundations, drainage, pavements, retaining structures).
Identify defects, design risks and non-conformances; recommend remedial actions.
Prepare certification reports for asset handover, milestone acceptance and regulatory compliance.
Cost Estimating & Valuation
Lead preparation of elemental cost plans, detailed quantity take-offs and life-cycle cost analyses.
Perform market-aligned valuations using recognised standards (IVS, EVS, RICS Red Book).
Advise on budget programming, risk allowances and cost-optimisation strategies.
Support due-diligence assignments for financing, M&A, refinancing and insurance renewals.
Client Reporting & Interface
Produce clear, concise technical memoranda, valuation certificates and executive summaries.
Present findings, cost opinions and certification results to clients, lenders and stakeholders.
Act as the firm's independent representative during client meetings, project hand-overs and audits.
Project & Quality Management
Define scopes of work, resource plans and project schedules for civil and costing assignments.
Monitor project budgets, deliverables and turnaround times; ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
Uphold quality management standards (e.g., ISO 9001) and internal audit processes.
Required Qualifications
Education & Professional Status
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Quantity Surveying.
Chartered/registered status (CEng, MRICS, CIOB or equivalent).
Experience
10+ years in civil/structural engineering design, inspection or certification.
5+ years leading cost planning, quantity surveying or independent valuation teams.
Technical Skills
In-depth knowledge of civil engineering codes, geotechnical principles and construction methods.
Proven expertise in cost-estimating software (e.g., CostX, BCIS, Timberline) and MS Office.
Familiarity with valuation methodologies under global standards (IVS 300 series, EVS).
Soft Skills
Excellent report-writing and presentation abilities.
Strong leadership, client-relationship management and negotiation skills.
Analytical mindset with rigorous attention to detail.
Desirable Attributes
Experience in sectors such as infrastructure, transportation, utilities, ports/harbours or heavy industry.
Familiarity with BIM/CAD tools (Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D).
Certification in project management (PMP, PRINCE2) or quality systems (ISO 17020).