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Lead Design Engineer - Water and Waste Water

Job in Radstock, Radstock/Midsomer Norton, Somerset County, England, UK
Listing for: JDR Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-22
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Environmental Engineer, Water Engineer, Civil Engineering
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 70000 GBP Yearly GBP 55000.00 70000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Radstock

Lead Design Engineer - Water & Wastewater

Location:

Chilcompton, Somerset
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £55k-£70k plus package and benefits

JDR Recruitment are seeking an experienced Lead Design Engineer to lead the delivery of multi-disciplinary water and wastewater projects across the UK for our client based in Chilcompton, Somerset. You'll oversee designs from feasibility through to construction support and handover, ensuring safe, compliant and cost-effective solutions for our utility clients.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead multi-disciplinary design teams across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, process and ICA disciplines.
  • Manage technical delivery throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Review and approve calculations, drawings, specifications and design reports.
  • Ensure compliance with UK standards, regulations and CDM 2015 requirements.
  • Provide technical support during construction and contribute to bids and design reviews.
  • Mentor and develop engineers and technicians.
  • Build strong client relationships and represent the business at meetings and workshops.
About You

Essential:

  • Degree qualified in an engineering discipline.
  • Significant experience delivering water or wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Proven experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams.
  • Strong knowledge of UK design standards and CDM 2015.

Desirable:

  • Chartered Engineer (or working towards chartership).
  • Experience with BIM and design tools such as Revit, Civil 3D or AutoCAD.
  • Knowledge of NEC contracts and AMP programme delivery.
What We Offer
  • Salary to £70k
  • Medical/wellbeing cash plan
  • Cycle to work
  • Cars available for site work
  • Annual Christmas bonus
  • Any professional fees covered
  • 22 days holiday to start rising to 25 but this can be negotiable

Apply today with your CV to find out more.

If you are a motivated Lead Design Engineer within the Water and Waste Water space looking for a challenging and rewarding role in Somerset, apply now via JDR Recruitment.

JDRNewport

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. JDR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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