Senior Project Design Lead

Integral Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities company is seeking a Senior Project Design Lead in Brighton to oversee large-scale infrastructure projects in the sustainable water sector. This pivotal role involves managing technical inputs, leading design teams, and ensuring compliance with project standards while contributing to a culture of innovation and excellence. The position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 - £70,000 plus benefits and opportunities for professional development within a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Company performance bonus

Up to 11% pension contribution

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Health cash plan

Electric car & cycle-to-work scheme

4x salary life assurance

Professional development & study support

Discounts with over 800 retailers

Free parking

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering or Environmental Science.
• Experience in project management within Water/Utilities sector.
• Chartered Engineer status or in progress required.
• Strong technical and project management skills plus a strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams for engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with stakeholder regulations and standards.
• Manage project quality, costs, and timelines.
• Coordinate various teams and contractors for successful delivery.
• Advocate for sustainable and innovative designs.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Leadership

Innovation

Collaborative Approach

Health & Safety Standards

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline

Job description

Senior Project Design Lead
Brighton, BN1
£65,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Outstanding Benefits
Hybrid Working 2 days in the office

We re looking for a Senior Project Design Lead to join a market leading utilities company at an exciting time of growth and investment. This is a chance to take ownership of large-scale infrastructure projects that will shape the future of sustainable water systems across the region.

As a Senior Project Design Lead, you ll be pivotal in managing the technical input for projects, coordinating and uniting contributions from multiple engineering disciplines, and leading a cross-functional team. Your responsibility will be ensure that all aspects of the project are aligned, focussing on delivering the right technical solution that meets business objectives and requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading design teams to deliver effective, long-term engineering solutions
• Ensuring designs meet stakeholder and regulatory expectations
• Overseeing quality, cost and timelines, ensuring adherence to technical standards
• Coordinate suppliers, internal teams, and external contractors through to delivery
• Championing innovation and sustainable design approaches

What You ll Bring

• Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline
• Project Management / Senior Design experience within the Water / Utilities / Critical Infrastructure sector
• Strong understanding of project management principles and health & safety standards
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
• Strategic thinker with a collaborative approach

Why Join? You ll be part of a company that s investing heavily in innovation, people and infrastructure offering genuine career development and a positive, flexible culture.

What s on offer: £65,000 - £70,000 salary (flex for the right candidate) + company & performance bonus, up to 11% pension contribution, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, flexible and hybrid working, health cash plan, electric car & cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme, 4x salary life assurance, professional development & study support, discounts with over 800 retailers and free parking and strong public transport links

If you re a project or design leader who s passionate about technical excellence and delivering sustainable change, we want to hear from you!

Integral Recruitment is acting as an employment agency in regard to this advertisement.