Civil Design Lead

Matchtech; Greater London; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £65-75k

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension contribution

25 days annual leave

Life insurance

EAP

Flexible working

Chartership support

Career progression

Training opportunities

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Civil Design Lead to support design packages for major water frameworks with fully remote working available. Offices are located in Glasgow, Newcastle, London and the Midlands for those who wish to work on-site.

You will lead the development and delivery of water and wastewater infrastructure projects, provide technical leadership, and mentor junior engineers while ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and commercial performance across multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards chartership through ICE or a similar body.
• Significant experience delivering civil engineering projects in water, utilities, infrastructure or related sectors.
• Strong knowledge of water/wastewater infrastructure, pipelines, drainage, earthworks, concrete design and hydraulic structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, reports and specifications.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, resources and risks.
• Ensure compliance with legislation, standards and health & safety requirements.
• Support client relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to bids and business development where required.
• Promote best practice, innovation and continuous improvement.

Skills

Technical leadership

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards

Job description

Our fast growing Water engineering and design consultancy client is seeking a Civil Design Lead to support design packages with major Water frameworks with fully remote working available.

They do have offices in Glasgow, Newcastle, London and the Midlands which candidates can opt to work out of. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative, ambitious, and agile culture. Their focus is on delivering long-term value to end clients, employees, and partners while supporting the successful delivery of critical water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

As they continue to grow, we are looking for a technically strong and proactive Civil/Design Lead/ Principal Civil Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in major water and wastewater projects, shape project outcomes, mentor junior engineers, and drive excellence in design delivery across multidisciplinary teams.

Our client are a smaller consultancy and the work environment creates greater opportunities for career progression, professional development, and personal impact.

They offer:

• Structured career development plans with clear progression targets and timelines.
• Support towards professional qualifications and chartership.
• Exposure to challenging and high-profile water infrastructure projects.
• Flexible and remote working opportunities (subject to project requirements).
• A collaborative and supportive working environment.
• Direct access to company leadership and decision-makers.

Role

As a Design Lead/ Principal Civil Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in leading the development and delivery of complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Working collaboratively with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams, you will provide technical leadership throughout the full project lifecycle, including:

• Planning and feasibility studies
• Detailed design
• Construction support
• Project delivery and close-out

You will be responsible for delivering innovative engineering solutions while ensuring technical quality, programme adherence, and commercial performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of major water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical leadership to multidisciplinary project teams.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and designers.
• Review and approve engineering designs, calculations, reports, and technical specifications.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, resources, and project risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Support client relationship management and stakeholder engagement.
• Contribute to business development activities and project bids where required.
• Promote best practice, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout project delivery.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil Engineering.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards chartership through a recognised professional institution (e.g. ICE).
• Significant experience delivering civil engineering projects within the water, utilities, infrastructure, or related sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of:
• Water and wastewater infrastructure
• Pipelines
• Drainage systems
• Earthworks
• Reinforced concrete design
• Hydraulic structures
• Proven experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Sound understanding of:
• Industry design standards
• CDM Regulations
• Health & Safety legislation
• Experience preparing and reviewing:
• Technical reports
• Engineering calculations
• Specifications
• Tender documentation
• Construction support information
• Strong commercial awareness and project management capability.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle due to site travel requirements.

Benefits

• £65-75k - open to negotiation
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Employer pension contribution
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible bank holiday options
• One professional membership subscription paid annually
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Support towards chartership and professional accreditation
• Clear career progression opportunities
• Exposure to complex, high-impact infrastructure projects
• Collaborative and inclusive team environment