Lead Officer - Design, Commercial and Technical Services

Shape places. Deliver infrastructure. Lead transformational projects.

At North Lincolnshire Council, we are ambitious about creating thriving places, sustainable growth and high-quality infrastructure that benefits our residents, businesses and communities.

We are seeking an experienced and inspirational Lead Officer – Design, Commercial and Technical Services to provide strategic leadership across our design, engineering, technical and commercial functions, supporting the delivery of the council's regeneration, infrastructure and asset programmes across North Lincolnshire.

This is an exciting opportunity to influence major projects, drive innovation and best practice in design and construction, and ensure the highest standards of quality, compliance and value for money.

About the Role

This is a high-profile leadership role responsible for:

• Design and technical services
• Architecture and engineering services
• Commercial management and quantity surveying
• NEC contract management
• Construction and professional services procurement frameworks
• Technical assurance across regeneration, infrastructure and asset programmes
• Management of consultants, contractors and framework arrangements

In this role, you will:

• Lead the council's design, engineering, technical and commercial service functions
• Provide professional and technical assurance across regeneration, infrastructure and asset programmes
• Oversee procurement, commercial management and NEC contract delivery
• Manage consultants, contractors and framework arrangements
• Drive design quality, sustainability, innovation and digital transformation
• Lead and develop high-performing multidisciplinary teams
• Manage budgets, resources and service performance
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners and stakeholders to deliver successful outcomes
• Deputise for the Head of Service and represent the council at local, regional and professional forums

Essential Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification or equivalent relevant experience in a related discipline
• Project or programme management qualification or equivalent experience
• Commitment to continuous professional development

Essential Experience

• Senior leadership experience within design, engineering, construction, regeneration or commercial services
• Experience managing complex programmes, budgets and multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of procurement, commercial management, contract management and project delivery
• Strong stakeholder management, communication and partnership-working skills
• Experience of driving service improvement and organisational change

Technical Knowledge

• Public sector procurement and commercial management
• NEC contracts and construction delivery
• Design, engineering and technical services
• BIM and digital construction technologies
• Governance, compliance and risk management
• Sustainability and whole-life asset management

Why Join Us?

One Council. One Place. One Family. One Purpose.

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in delivering high-quality regeneration, infrastructure and asset programmes that make a lasting difference across North Lincolnshire. You will influence major investment projects, drive innovation and sustainability, and help shape the future of communities across North Lincolnshire.

We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Relocation package
• Minimum 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional leave
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities
• BHSF health and wellbeing benefits
• Pluxee employee benefits platform
• Cycle to Work and Tusker salary-sacrifice schemes
• Free on-site parking
• Comprehensive induction and onboarding support
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities

Inclusive Employer

North Lincolnshire Council is committed to being an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. We are proud to create a working environment where everyone is treated fairly, with dignity and respect.

Further Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Kate Mills
Head of Development
kate.mills@northlincs.gov.uk

Please refer to the job description and employee specification when completing your application and ensure that you demonstrate how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Closing Date: 5.00pm, Thursday 5 November 2026

Interview Date: Thursday 12 November 2026

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.

Attachments

• Job description and employee specification.pdf