Water Design Strategy Lead

Yorkshire; Leeds; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Leeds is seeking an Associate Director - Water Design to lead strategic delivery of water non-infrastructure projects within the UK. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams across civil, mechanical and electrical design, and maintain strong client relationships as a senior technical authority.

The role involves leading across project portfolios, driving business development and framework delivery, with attendance in Tamworth 1–2 days per week.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer with a recognised professional institution.
• Significant experience within the UK water sector.
• Proven leadership across multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong understanding of UK water industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Excellent communication, leadership and commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior leadership across water non-infrastructure design projects.
• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering civil, mechanical and electrical design solutions.
• Act as a senior technical authority across project portfolios.
• Maintain strong client relationships and represent the organisation at technical and programme reviews.
• Support business development, proposals and framework delivery.
• Guide and mentor senior engineers and design leads.

Skills

Leadership

Water design

Client engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Penguin Recruitment Ltd in Leeds is seeking an Associate Director - Water Design to lead strategic delivery of water non-infrastructure projects within the UK. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams across civil, mechanical and electrical design, and maintain strong client relationships as a senior technical authority.

The role involves leading across project portfolios, driving business development and framework delivery, with attendance in Tamworth 1–2 days per week.