Design Lead, Water & Wastewater Projects

JN Bentley; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension contributions

Annual bonus schemes

Life assurance & private medical

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley requires an experienced Design Lead to oversee multi-disciplinary design across water and wastewater projects in the UK. You will lead an integrated team of electrical, mechanical, civil and process designers, driving affordable, low‑carbon design solutions while managing cost and schedule to meet client expectations.

Join a collaborative environment delivering high‑impact projects with strong focus on quality, CDM compliance, and positive client engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering
• Chartered or incorporated member of a 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

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

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered or incorporated member of a professional institution

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley requires an experienced Design Lead to oversee multi-disciplinary design across water and wastewater projects in the UK. You will lead an integrated team of electrical, mechanical, civil and process designers, driving affordable, low‑carbon design solutions while managing cost and schedule to meet client expectations.

Join a collaborative environment delivering high‑impact projects with strong focus on quality, CDM compliance, and positive client engagement.