Design Lead Water Sector

Morson Edge; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-and-build engineering consultancy in Manchester seeks a Design Lead for the Water Sector. This role involves delivering multi-disciplinary design on major water and wastewater projects, managing a diverse team of designers, and fostering strong client relationships. Candidates should have a degree in engineering, relevant chartered status, and experience in water/wastewater design. The company offers competitive benefits including salary, pension, and wellness programs, all within a flexible work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension matched up to 7%

Buy/sell annual leave options

Life Assurance

Private medical insurance

Gym discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering is essential.
• Chartered status or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience in water/wastewater design and CDM 2015 responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary design delivery across projects.
• Manage and mentor a team of designers.
• Develop affordable, low-carbon technical solutions.
• Ensure design quality, cost, and programme compliance.
• Maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Water/wastewater design experience

Technical expertise

Cross-discipline awareness

Proactive and pragmatic approach

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered/Inc. status

Job description

Design Lead - Water Sector

Location: Manchester (UK) | Contract: Permanent | Hours: Full Time

About the Role

Our client, a leading design-and-build engineering business, is expanding their team following appointment to a major AMP8 framework with United Utilities. As a Design Lead, you'll deliver multi-disciplinary design on major water and wastewater projects that improve environmental outcomes across the North West.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary design delivery across projects/programmes
• Manage and mentor a team of civil, mechanical, electrical and process designers
• Develop affordable, low‑carbon technical solutions
• Oversee detailed designs, ensuring quality, cost and programme compliance
• Maintain strong client relationships and drive best‑value engineering solutions

About You

• Degree in Engineering
• Chartered/Inc. (ICE, IMechE etc.) or equivalent experience
• Experience in water/wastewater design and CDM 2015 responsibilities
• Strong technical expertise and cross-discipline awareness
• Willingness to travel across the region
• Proactive and pragmatic approach

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension matched up to 7%
• Buy/sell annual leave options
• Life Assurance, PMI, Critical Illness & Health Screening
• Enhanced family leave
• Professional subscription fees paid
• Gym discounts, Cycle to Work, season ticket loans

Why Apply?

Join a global consultancy delivering projects that protect communities, improve water security and enhance the environment-within a flexible, people-focused workplace