Project Technical Lead

Matchtech; Leeds; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is urgently seeking an experienced Project Technical Lead to coordinate the technical delivery of non-infrastructure water and wastewater schemes across the UK. The role involves overseeing design teams, ensuring compliance and quality, and serving as the primary technical contact for clients. Suitable candidates will have a strong background in Civil, Mechanical, or Process engineering and proven experience in leading such projects. This is a key freelance opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading technical delivery of non-infrastructure water/wastewater projects.
• Background in Civil, Mechanical, or Process engineering.
• Strong track record of multidisciplinary coordination and design leadership.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead on non-infrastructure projects.
• Ensure effective technical integration across all engineering disciplines.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the client.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to align technical delivery with the programme schedule.
• Provide oversight to ensure the design is compliant and coordinated.
• Manage technical risks and support quality assurance.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Technical integration

Risk management

Job description

Job Title: Project Technical Lead
Location: Remote
Contract Type: Freelance (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
Discipline: Civil, Mechanical, or Process
Sectors: Water & Wastewater (Non-Infrastructure)

Overview:

A leading consultancy is urgently seeking experienced Project Technical Leads to support the delivery of multiple non-infrastructure water and wastewater schemes across the UK. This is a key freelance opportunity for design professionals who can coordinate technical delivery, ensure collaboration across disciplines, and drive progress in line with programme milestones.

Key Responsibilities:

• Act as the technical lead on non-infrastructure projects, overseeing and coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams (Process, Civil, MEICA).

• Ensure effective technical integration across all engineering disciplines throughout the design lifecycle.

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the client, attending meetings and providing updates.

• Work closely with the Project Manager to align technical delivery with the programme schedule.

• Provide oversight to ensure the design is compliant, coordinated, and buildable.

• Manage technical risks and support quality assurance and design governance processes.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in leading technical delivery of non-infrastructure water/wastewater projects, ideally within UK water frameworks.

• Background in Civil, Mechanical, or Process engineering.

• Strong track record of multidisciplinary coordination and design leadership.

• Confident in client-facing environments with excellent communication skills.

• Good understanding of design standards, safety in design, and quality procedures.