Lead Engineer

GANYMEDE SOLUTIONS LIMITED; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the Portsmouth Region is seeking a Lead Engineer to manage design coordination and technical assurance for a landmark infrastructure project. This role offers long-term stability and professional growth. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline and proven experience in design management. Responsibilities include chairing meetings, overseeing technical queries, and providing updates to the Engineering Manager.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in design management within major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of the design process and its commercial implications.
• Ability to coordinate multiple parties and deliver results under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Chair meetings with Design Guardians to track progress and resolve issues.
• Manage responses to technical queries and design submissions from contractors.
• Deliver regular updates and reports to the Engineering Manager on progress, risks, and forecasts.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering-related discipline

Job description

Job Title : Lead Engineer

Location : Portsmouth Region

Job Type : Permanent, Full-time (38 hours per week)

Company Overview

I am seeking a Lead Engineer to provide critical support to the Engineering Manager in delivering a major new build reservoir project , the first of its kind in the South West in over 40 years. This is a unique opportunity to move beyond the typical water AMP cycle and play a key role in a huge infrastructure programme that will have a lasting impact on the local community . The project is technically complex, high-profile, and runs through to 2033, offering long-term stability, challenge, and professional growth .

This role involves managing design reviews, overseeing technical queries, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and contractual timelines. You will take ownership of specific engineering work packages, act as the technical lead on smaller components, and ensure accurate data is available for contractors. Collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders will be central to securing alignment on solutions and strengthening engineering assurance systems and processes.

The Role

As Lead Engineer, you will manage design coordination and technical assurance across the project. You’ll chair meetings and workshops with design teams, contractors, and operations, ensuring alignment of solutions and resolution of technical queries. This is your chance to be part of something truly different — a technically challenging programme that provides a rare opportunity to influence a landmark infrastructure project. You will also produce reports, engineering papers, and forecasts to support governance and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Chair meetings with Design Guardians to track progress and resolve issues.
• Manage responses to technical queries and design submissions from contractors.
• Monitor and assess Design Guardian performance against KPIs.
• Coordinate requests on engineering matters between the client and contractors.
• Lead collaborative planning with contractors and chair workshops to align solutions.
• Provide engineering input at Early Warning meetings and technical reviews.
• Deliver regular updates and reports to the Engineering Manager on progress, risks, and forecasts.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering-related discipline.
• Proven experience in design management within major infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of the design process and its commercial implications.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple parties and deliver results under pressure.

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