Project Design Lead

Project Design Leader - Water / Design & Build
Location: Bristol based + site visits
Type: Permanent or Contract | Full-Time | Hybrid working

A strong opportunity for a Project Leader / Design Manager / Project Engineer to join a long-term AMP8 programme delivering water and wastewater infra and non-infra schemes across the South West.

This role offers something different to a traditional Project Manager position - combining project management and hands-on design engineering, with full ownership from outline design through to construction and handover.

With secured framework funding through to 2030 (and likely further extension), it offers both long-term stability and genuine career progression, including a clear pathway to chartership.

You will lead and own project delivery, ensuring technical, commercial and delivery objectives are aligned from day one.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the design and delivery of water and wastewater projects from outline through to commissioning and handover
• Work as part of a 'project triangle' with a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to balance technical, commercial and constructability considerations
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, process and BIM)
• Ensure delivery on programme, with...