Design Lead

Mott MacDonald; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Design Lead to oversee multi-disciplinary design projects in the water sector. The successful candidate will ensure effective delivery of engineering solutions, manage a design team, and maintain client relationships. Applicants should possess a degree in engineering and relevant professional qualifications, with experience in water or wastewater projects. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Pension matched by employer up to 7%

Life assurance and Private Medical Insurance

Gym Membership discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering is essential.
• Chartered or incorporated member of professional institution required.
• Experience in outline and detailed design for water or wastewater projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary design projects.
• Develop and lead a team of designers.
• Ensure delivery of affordable and low-carbon solutions.
• Maintain client relationships at project level.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Technical Knowledge in Engineering

Client Relationship Management

Proactive Approach

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered or incorporated membership of professional institution

Job description

Overview

As a Design Lead you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. Working primarily in the UK water market, MMB provides the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You’ll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of multi-disciplinary design for your projects / programme
• Developing and leading your team comprised of electrical, mechanical, civil, and process designers
• Leading the development of affordable and low carbon solutions, including managing opportunities and risks
• Delivering detailed designs to meet construction needs and client acceptance including managing cost and programme
• Challenging the engineering solutions and delivery effectiveness of your team to ensure we always offer the client the best value solutions
• Providing direction and oversight of project controls and ensuring your team understands and complies with quality, programme, and cost requirements
• Maintaining positive client relationships at project level

What you’ll need

• Degree in Engineering
• Chartered or incorporated member of professional institution e.g ICE, IMechE, etc, or equivalent experience
• Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects and knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015
• Strong technical knowledge in own discipline and an appreciation of other disciplines
• Able to travel to sites across your operational region
• A proactive and pragmatic approach

What’s in it for you

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available

*Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.*