Design Lead – Water & Wastewater Solutions

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Reading; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Annual bonus schemes

Professional subscription

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley seeks a Design Lead to drive multi-disciplinary design delivery across water and wastewater projects in the UK. You will lead teams of engineers from electrical, mechanical, civil and process disciplines, delivering affordable and low-carbon design solutions and ensuring client satisfaction.

You will manage design cost and schedule, oversee project controls, and maintain strong client relationships while pushing for innovation and best-value outcomes.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required.
• Chartered or Incorporated Engineer or equivalent professional status.
• Experience in Water or Wastewater infrastructure design.
• Knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of multi-disciplinary design for your projects/programme.
• Developing and leading a 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

Skills

Water/Wastewater design experience

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered or incorporated member of professional institution (ICE/IMechE)

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley seeks a Design Lead to drive multi-disciplinary design delivery across water and wastewater projects in the UK. You will lead teams of engineers from electrical, mechanical, civil and process disciplines, delivering affordable and low-carbon design solutions and ensuring client satisfaction.

You will manage design cost and schedule, oversee project controls, and maintain strong client relationships while pushing for innovation and best-value outcomes.