Lead Design Engineer: Water Infrastructure & Reservoirs

Matchtech; Havant; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Havant is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to support critical infrastructure development in water management. You will manage design reviews, collaborate with experts, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role requires broad experience in civils and M&E, focusing on high-value projects. Benefits include a competitive salary of £73-90k, 27 days holiday, and company bonuses. Hybrid working options will be discussed.

Benefits

Salary in line with experience circa £73-90k

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

38 hour working week

Enhanced company benefits

Company bonus scheme up to 6%

Excellent pension contributions up to 15%

Medical/Healthcare options

Qualifications

• Broad, multi-disciplinary experience across civils and M&E is desirable.
• Experience on high-value projects in Water or Water adjacent sectors.

Responsibilities

• Chair regular meetings with the Design Guardians.
• Manage the response to Technical Queries and Design Submissions.
• Oversight of Specific Engineering Work Packages.
• Monitor Design Guardian performance against KPIs.
• Coordinate requests from and to contractors on engineering matters.
• Participate in collaborative planning with Contractors.

Skills

Strong communication and presentation skills

Effective stakeholder engagement skills

Understanding of the design process

Team player with good interpersonal skills

Ability to manage inputs from multiple parties

Ability to work to deadlines

High competency in Excel/PowerPoint/Word/Teams

Experience of design management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering firm in Havant is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to support critical infrastructure development in water management. You will manage design reviews, collaborate with experts, and ensure compliance with safety standards. The role requires broad experience in civils and M&E, focusing on high-value projects. Benefits include a competitive salary of £73-90k, 27 days holiday, and company bonuses. Hybrid working options will be discussed.