Civil Infra (Pipeline) Discipline Lead - SPA

Mott MacDonald; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Civil Infra (Pipeline) Discipline Lead to spearhead the technical design of large diameter pipelines. This pivotal role involves leading design activities for a major infrastructure project that aims to enhance water transfer efficiency across the East of England. You will ensure quality and consistency in design outputs while supporting the development of new and existing staff. The position offers a chance to make a significant impact in a collaborative environment, driving innovation and improvement initiatives. Join a forward-thinking company committed to excellence and social outcomes.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible pension contributions

Life assurance of 4 x salary

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Annual professional institution subscription costs

Career and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or related field is essential.
• Experience in technical design of large diameter pipelines required.

Responsibilities

• Lead pipeline design ensuring quality and consistency.
• Support onboarding and development of pipeline design staff.
• Represent engineering team in key technical meetings.

Skills

Technical design of large diameter transfer pipelines

Communication of technical requirements

Independent operation with resilience

Adaptability and flexibility

Education

Degree in engineering or related subject

Job description

Civil Infra (Pipeline) Discipline Lead - SPA

Location(s): Peterborough, GB

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Water

Job Ref: 7803

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Civil Infra (Pipeline) Discipline Lead to join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA).

The 330km Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) Project by Anglian Water is under construction and will be completed during AMP8. Beyond this, we have a further 260km of water transfer pipelines and associated infrastructure to be delivered in AMP8.

What will you be doing as our new Civil Infra (Pipeline) Discipline Lead?

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) is a ~£1.8Bn framework delivering 500km+ of transfer pipelines, with associated storage and pumping assets, across the East of England supporting reduction of abstraction in sensitive aquifers and significant regional growth.

In this role, you would be the technical lead for the infrastructure pipeline design across the SPA framework supporting the delivery of the SPA programme. You will be required to complete design activities to support efficient, safe, and environmentally sound construction.

You will be the recognised ‘go-to’ person within SPA for technical input around pipeline design activities and issues, ensuring quality and consistency of design function outputs and leading improvement activities to support efficient delivery of SPA infrastructure pipeline elements.

Key responsibilities:

1. Lead the pipeline design discipline ensuring outputs are of a suitable quality and consistency.
2. Support onboarding of new pipeline design staff, and development of existing pipeline design staff, with technical training and details to set out SPA design expectations.
3. Lead production and ownership of Standard Products, Standard Details, and Design Guides to drive efficiency and consistency of outputs.
4. Represent the SPA engineering team in key technical meetings and support programme decision making for pipeline technical elements.
5. Provide check or review function for design outputs ensuring technical quality standards are maintained.
6. Support the engineering teams with resolution of complex technical issues relating to the infrastructure pipeline design.
7. Work closely with SPA partners and supply chain to ensure the civil infra (pipeline) function is suitably resourced to support SPA programme.
8. Work collaboratively with other SPA functional teams to ensure pipeline design outputs meet wider project delivery requirements.
9. Engage with the SPA delivery teams and procurement teams to drive programme efficiency within the Infrastructure pipeline area, ensuring improvement initiatives are technically sound and appropriately assessed for acceptance.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours:

This job might be for you if you are:

1. Educated to degree level in an engineering or related subject.
2. Experienced in technical design of large diameter transfer pipelines, including steel and polyethylene materials.
3. Experienced in a design and build environment, and temporary works design.
4. Able to communicate technical requirements and expectations.
5. Able to operate independently with resilience, adaptability, and flexibility.

What can we offer at MMB:

You will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:

1. 26 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy and carry over.
2. Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer.
3. Life assurance of 4 x salary.
4. Income protection.
5. Private medical insurance.
6. Health cash plan.
7. Annual professional institution subscription costs.
8. Career and professional development opportunities.

Other information

This is a Mott MacDonald Bentley role, employed by Mott MacDonald.

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