Water Design Lead: Low-Carbon & Resilient Systems

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions match between 4.

Annual bonus schemes

Private medical insurance

Flexible working

Life Assurance

Job summary

Mott MacDonald Bentley in Glasgow is seeking a Design Lead to drive multi-disciplinary design across UK water projects. You will lead a team of electrical, mechanical, civil and process designers and deliver affordable, low‑carbon solutions that meet client needs.

The role offers chartership development, structured progression, and a strong emphasis on client relationships, cost and programme management, and maintaining high safety and quality standards across water and wastewater schemes in

Qualifications

• Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects and knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.
• Strong technical knowledge in own discipline and an appreciation of other disciplines
• Able to travel to sites across your operational region
• A proactive and pragmatic approach

Responsibilities

• Leading the delivery of multi-disciplinary design for your projects / programme
• Developing and leading your team comprised of electrical, mechanical, civil, and process designers
• Leading the development of affordable and low carbon solutions, including managing opportunities and risks
• Delivering detailed designs to meet construction needs and client acceptance including managing cost and programme
• Challenging the engineering solutions and delivery effectiveness of your team to ensure we always offer the client the best value solutions
• Providing direction and oversight of project controls and ensuring your team understands and complies with quality, programme, and cost requirements
• Maintaining positive client relationships at project level

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered or incorporated member of professional institution (ICE, IMechE, etc) or equivalent experience

Job description

Mott MacDonald Bentley in Glasgow is seeking a Design Lead to drive multi-disciplinary design across UK water projects. You will lead a team of electrical, mechanical, civil and process designers and deliver affordable, low‑carbon solutions that meet client needs.

The role offers chartership development, structured progression, and a strong emphasis on client relationships, cost and programme management, and maintaining high safety and quality standards across water and wastewater schemes in