Project Leader (Water Sector)

GirlingJones; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and build business in the water industry seeks Project Leaders to oversee water infrastructure and treatment projects across the UK. This role combines project management with design engineering responsibilities, providing opportunities for professional growth, achieving chartership, and extensive training and development. Ideal candidates will have an engineering degree, strong technical and communication skills, and a passion for impacting the water sector positively.

Benefits

Bespoke progression plans tailored to your goals

Support for achieving professional chartership

Significant training and development opportunities

Wide range of benefits including financial, lifestyle, health, and wellbeing

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical or related discipline).
• Progressing towards a professional qualification (e.g., CEng or IEng).
• Strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process for treatment or infrastructure projects, ensuring integration of technical aspects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams to deliver projects on schedule and budget.
• Build strong client relationships to foster a collaborative project environment.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Education

Degree in Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical or related)

Job description

Company

A leading design and build business in the water industry, combining design expertise with construction excellence to deliver award-winning projects. With a turnover exceeding £500 million and a strong reputation for innovation, the company offers an exciting environment for career growth and professional development.

Role

The company is seeking Project Leaders to play a pivotal role in delivering water infrastructure and treatment projects across the UK. This unique position blends the responsibilities of Project Management and Design Engineering, offering an excellent opportunity to grow professionally, achieve chartership, and develop cross-discipline expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate closely with Site Managers and Quantity Surveyors in a “project triangle” to ensure technical, constructability, and commercial aspects are integrated into project delivery.
• Lead the design process for treatment or infrastructure projects, from initial concepts to detailed design, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including civil, electrical, mechanical, and process designers, BIM modelers, and technical specialists, to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to industry standards.
• Undertake design responsibilities within your discipline and provide mentorship to less experienced team members.
• Build strong, collaborative relationships with client project teams, operational staff, and technical assurance teams to foster a “one-team” ethos.

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering (civil, mechanical, electrical, or related discipline).
• Progressing towards a professional qualification (e.g., CEng or IEng).
• Strong technical knowledge and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills to coordinate diverse project teams and manage client relationships.
• A valid driving licence and flexibility to travel to project sites as required.

What’s in it for You?

In addition to a competitive salary and package, you will receive:

• Bespoke progression plans tailored to your goals
• Support for achieving professional chartership
• Significant training and development opportunities
• A wide range of benefits, including financial, lifestyle, health, and wellbeing

If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the water sector and are ready to take on a dynamic role that combines project leadership with technical expertise, this is the opportunity for you.