Lead Water Design Engineer – Innovation & Impact

Aecom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid working model

Career development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Inclusive and forward-thinking environment

Job summary

A global infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to oversee high-impact water and wastewater projects in the North & Midlands. You'll manage design teams, ensuring innovative, seamless technical solutions while collaborating with clients and stakeholders. Ideal candidates possess strong project delivery experience, a degree in engineering, and are chartered or working towards it. This role promotes flexible working arrangements and values diverse backgrounds, providing a supportive and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing technical delivery of water and wastewater engineering projects.
• Hands-on experience designing wastewater treatment solutions.
• Relevant experience in a similar role for a water company, consultancy, or contractor.

Responsibilities

• Drive technical delivery of water, wastewater, and flood infrastructure projects.
• Manage key work packages from concept to handover.
• Collaborate with clients and AECOM partners for solution buy-in.

Skills

Managing technical delivery of water projects

Leading multi-disciplinary design teams

Designing complex wastewater treatment solutions

Conducting feasibility studies

Client collaboration

Education

Degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering

Chartered or Incorporated with a related institution

Job description

A global infrastructure consulting firm is seeking a Lead Design Engineer to oversee high-impact water and wastewater projects in the North & Midlands. You'll manage design teams, ensuring innovative, seamless technical solutions while collaborating with clients and stakeholders. Ideal candidates possess strong project delivery experience, a degree in engineering, and are chartered or working towards it. This role promotes flexible working arrangements and values diverse backgrounds, providing a supportive and inclusive environment.