Framework Design Lead

Bridges Electrical Engineers; Midsomer Norton; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm in Midsomer Norton is seeking a Framework Design Lead. This role involves leading design teams on water and wastewater projects, ensuring project deliverables are met, and innovating engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong Mechanical and Electrical design background and experience in the water sector. A competitive salary and an excellent benefits package are offered, including a health cash plan and extended annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Health cash plan with Healthshield

Standard Life Pension Scheme with 5% contribution

Extended annual leave allowance

Life Assurance Scheme

Employee Discount Scheme

Bike 2 Work scheme

Training and development opportunities

Employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• 2+ years in a senior electrical, mechanical, system or process design role.
• Experience in water industry-based design teams.
• Experienced use of design software for 2D and/or 3D.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams for water and wastewater projects.
• Ensure all design deliverables meet project requirements and standards.
• Build strong customer and supply chain relationships.

Skills

Mechanical and Electrical system design

Design project coordination

Water and Waste Water infrastructure

Site general arrangement design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft packages

Primavera P6

Autodesk packages

Job description

Overview

Role purpose

Are you a seasoned Engineering Leader with a strong Mechanical and Electrical design background in the water and wastewater sector? We’re seeking a driven, confident, innovative professional to lead our design teams on our Wessex Water Major Works framework agreement journey, as a Framework Design Lead. Join our dynamic and growing team as an Framework Design Lead, with a passion for engineering sustainable assets which our valued customers are proud to own and operate. In this role, you’ll lead, expand and develop a diverse team of design engineers, whilst interfacing and liaising with our external design partners, suppliers, and our valued client, to ensure all project design deliverables are planned and delivered as required, on time and under budget. Your expertise will shape innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, mentor junior staff, develop our existing capability and influence key project decisions, all while collaborating with a supportive, forward-thinking team of 40+ engineers. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a company that values technical excellence, professional growth, and making a difference in communities, we’d love to hear from you.

The Role

• To be accountable for the design of a programme of non-infrastructure water and wastewater projects
• Lead, develop, and grow our design and engineering teams for this framework agreement.

• Oversee project delivery from outline scope, detailed design and fabrication level design phases, whilst offering construction and installation support.
• Support the development of detailed specifications for survey requirements, equipment, systems and interfaces between disciplines, ensuring they meet client requirements and industry standards.
• Ensure all design deliverables are assigned, planned, and delivered as required by the need of the business and contract.
• Innovate, challenge, and consider continuous improvement across projects and designs
• Support the addressing of challenges encountered across our teams, bringing your unique experience to assist in defining solutions.
• Liaison with other discipline leads, project managers and commercial teams.
• Attending site, both during and after projects to offer your knowledge and experience, and to receive feedback from our valued teams and clients.
• Develop and build strong customer and supply chain relationships.

This role is available in our Bath (Midsomer Norton Head Office).

Hybrid working could be considered based on location, however, working from our office for a minimum of 3 days per week.

At Bridges we are more than Engineers.

We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024.

As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients, who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large, diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution, which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders.

Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network, supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset, which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure.

Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity.

• 2+ years of experience working in a senior electrical, mechanical, system or process design role, or as a lead engineer.
• 2+ years of experience working in specific water industry-based design teams.
• Relevant engineering qualification such as a Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or other related discipline, HNC, or HND.
• Experience in:
• Mechanical and Electrical system design
• Design project coordination, leading and supporting teams
• Water and Waste Water infrastructure, processes and operations.
• Site general arrangement design, 2D and/or 3D

• Experienced use of Microsoft packages, Primavera P6 and Autodesk packages

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES

RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being.

We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community.

We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers.

Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package:

• Competitive salaries
• Health cash plan with Healthshield
• Standard Life Pension Scheme - 5% company contribution
• Extended annual leave allowance with option to purchase up to an additional 3 days per year.
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Bike 2 Work scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone
• Employee recognition schemes
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay

When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey.

Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business.

Come and be part of our team!

Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.