Water Infrastructure Design Lead & Project Engineer

United Utilities; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26–30 days

Pension up to 14%

Bonus 10.5%

Healthcare plan

Flexible & hybrid working

Job summary

United Utilities seeks a Design Manager / Project Engineer to lead design across water network and water process projects in Lancashire and Cumbria. Based in the North West, you’ll work with internal teams and consultants, guiding projects from requirement through to through-life delivery.

You will build relationships with stakeholders, manage resources, and assist in implementing new ways of working. A hybrid working model is available.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of projects in a project engineering management role.
• Proven communication skills with stakeholders to develop solutions.
• Experience with CDM Principal Designer or related roles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead design processes for water network and water process projects.
• Collaborate with PMs and consultants to deliver project outcomes.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams and deputise as needed.
• Develop and maintain project engineering plans from brief to handover.
• Deliver projects within time, cost, carbon and quality targets.
• Prepare contract documentation and support governance reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Health & safety

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent (incl. HNC/HND)

APM membership

Chartered/Incorporated Engineer status

Job description

United Utilities seeks a Design Manager / Project Engineer to lead design across water network and water process projects in Lancashire and Cumbria. Based in the North West, you’ll work with internal teams and consultants, guiding projects from requirement through to through-life delivery.

You will build relationships with stakeholders, manage resources, and assist in implementing new ways of working. A hybrid working model is available.