Lead Water Design Engineer – Hybrid, High-Impact Projects

AECOM; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to continuous learning and development opportunities

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Flexible working hours to support work-life balance

Job summary

A leading infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to join their Water Solutions team in the North & Midlands. This role involves leading multidisciplinary design teams on prominent water projects, ensuring successful technical delivery from concept to completion. Ideal candidates will have experience in water and wastewater engineering, as well as a degree in a related field. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers a flexible working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing technical delivery of water and wastewater projects.
• Relevant experience in consultancy or contractor for a water company.
• Hands-on experience designing complex wastewater treatment solutions.
• Chartered or Incorporated status with relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical delivery of water, wastewater, and flood infrastructure projects.
• Oversee key packages of work from concept to handover.
• Work closely with clients to ensure stakeholder buy-in for solutions.
• Support the development and mentoring of junior team members.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Water and wastewater engineering

Innovative problem solving

Education

Degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering

Job description

A leading infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to join their Water Solutions team in the North & Midlands. This role involves leading multidisciplinary design teams on prominent water projects, ensuring successful technical delivery from concept to completion. Ideal candidates will have experience in water and wastewater engineering, as well as a degree in a related field. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and offers a flexible working environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits.