Water Design Lead

Matchtech; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced Water Design Lead to head a new satellite office. You'll manage a multidisciplinary water design team, delivering high-quality design solutions. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of experience in regulated sectors, excellent leadership skills, and a relevant engineering degree. This role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in regulated engineering sectors.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with a recognized body.

Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new satellite office.
• Manage, direct, and develop the design team.
• Ensure timely delivery of design outputs.

Skills

Team leadership

Regulated engineering sector experience

IT skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or HND in Engineering

Job description

Our Water and Rail facing client are seeking a Water Design Lead to head up design for a tier 1 Water contractor based in the South East on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will be based on the South Coast (initially working remotely) with occasional visits to Manchester and London offices for end client meetings. You will be managing a multidisciplinary water design team in the South East, delivering high-quality design solutions aligned with strategic objectives. Broad experience of civils, mechanical, electrical and process design is required but the candidate can specialise in one particular area.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and lead a new satellite office in the South East region.
• Identify, attract, and retain local engineering and management talent.
• Manage, direct, and develop the team, fostering a positive ethos and collaborative culture.
• Plan and grow the team to align with strategic objectives and maintain an effective organisational structure.
• Ensure all work follows client design processes and procedures.
• Oversee production of design deliverables that meet safety, quality, and integration requirements.
• Ensure timely delivery of design outputs within agreed timescales and budgets.
• Promote use of appropriate standards, best practices, and software tools.
• Maintain accurate records of project changes for design packages.

Skills / experience / qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in a regulated engineering sector such as:
• Water
• Rail
• Oil & Gas
• Nuclear
• Highways or Bridges
• Degree or HND in Engineering.
• Strong IT skills.
• Proven track record managing multidisciplinary design teams and projects.
• Experience in building and developing teams.
• Significant experience in the regulated water industry.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Chartered or working towards chartership with a recognised professional body in engineering or management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to shape and grow a new regional team.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements.