Design Lead[928952]

TN United Kingdom; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Design Lead to join their Flood, Coast & Maritime team. This role involves leading large engineering projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery while coordinating design across a multidisciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering, particularly in flood risk management, and will be responsible for supervising project outputs and maintaining client relationships. Join this innovative firm to contribute to impactful water infrastructure projects and enjoy a supportive work environment that values wellbeing and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in flood risk management schemes.
• Experience in hydraulics, geotechnics, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design output across all technical disciplines.
• Supervise appraisal reports, design drawings, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with quality management systems.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Team management

Proactive resource management

Strong communication skills

Cost estimation

NEC contracts

Programme management tools

Technical leadership

Customer relationship development

UK Driving Licence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Chartered Engineer

Job description

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Binnies, an RSK Group company, is recruiting a Design Lead to support their growing Flood, Coast & Maritime (FCM) team. The role emphasizes leading large engineering projects or supporting a portfolio of projects. The team undertakes various engineering projects for clients in the Flood Coastal and Maritime sector, including appraisal, business case development, outline design, detailed design, and site supervision.

As a design lead for the engineering teams across the UK, the candidate should have a strong technical background and experience in appraising and designing flood risk management schemes. The primary purpose is to coordinate design within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring quality and timely delivery. You will be responsible for planning and executing engineering projects within scope, budget, and schedule.

You will collaborate with clients, junior team members, and other specialists. Travel to Binnies, client offices, and project sites is essential, especially for supporting major projects.

About the Role

1. Coordinate design output across all technical disciplines.
2. Supervise the production of appraisal reports, design drawings, reports, specifications, and calculations within agreed timescales and budgets.
3. Ensure designs meet technical, safety, and environmental standards, acting as a trusted technical advisor.
4. Act as Technical Authority, ensuring compliance with quality management systems.
5. Build and maintain relationships with clients, staff, and supply chain to facilitate project delivery and business growth.
6. Oversee site supervision of engineering projects.

The role suits candidates with a Civil/Water Engineering background and experience in hydraulics, geotechnics, hydraulic structures, contract management, health & safety, and construction.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in civil engineering or related discipline
• Chartered Engineer

Skills:

• Commercial acumen and continuous improvement in project execution
• Effective team management and leadership
• Proactive resource management
• Strong communication skills
• Experience in cost estimation, NEC contracts, and programme management tools
• Technical leadership in multidisciplinary teams
• Leadership, guidance, training, and mentoring abilities
• Ability to develop customer relationships
• UK Driving Licence

We promote a respectful, inclusive environment where employees feel empowered and valued. Our culture emphasizes caring, wellbeing, and work-life balance. Join us to develop your skills, work on innovative water infrastructure projects, and contribute to lasting environmental and social legacies.