Design Lead Water

Design Lead - Water Sector

Location:

Manchester (UK) |

Contract:

Permanent |

Hours:

Full Time

Our client, a leading design-and-build engineering business, is expanding their team following appointment to a major AMP8 framework with United Utilities. As a Design Lead, you'll deliver multi-disciplinary design on major water and wastewater projects that improve environmental outcomes across the North West.

• Lead multi-disciplinary design delivery across projects/programmes
• Manage and mentor a team of civil, mechanical, electrical and process designers
• Develop affordable, low‑carbon technical solutions
• Oversee detailed designs, ensuring quality, cost and programme compliance
• Maintain strong client relationships and drive best‑value engineering solutions

• Degree in Engineering
• Chartered/Inc. (ICE, IMechE etc.) or equivalent experience
• Experience in water/wastewater design and CDM 2015 responsibilities
• Strong technical expertise and cross-discipline awareness
• Willingness to travel across the region
• Proactive and pragmatic approach

• Competitive salary
• Pension matched up to 7%
• Buy/sell annual leave options
• Life Assurance, PMI, Critical Illness & Health Screening
• Enhanced family leave
• Professional subscription fees paid
• Gym discounts, Cycle to Work, season ticket loans

Join a global consultancy delivering projects that protect communities, improve water security and enhance the environment-within a flexible, people-focused workplace