Lead Design Engineer

The Role A Lead Design Engineer is sought for a water infrastructure framework in the Bristol area. You will manage the technical delivery of civil engineering designs on projects spanning water and wastewater networks, treatment works, pumping stations, storm overflow upgrades, and flooding resilience schemes, guiding multidisciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, process.) Responsibilities Lead outline and detailed design for water and wastewater non-infrastructure projects. Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs, ensuring deliverables meet scope, budget, programme, and quality requirements. Actively engage with site and commercial teams as required. Mentor and support junior engineers, fostering a collaborative team environment. Conduct site visits across the Bristol/Wessex region to validate design and support construction. Requirements Degree in Civil Engineering (ICE‑accredited). Chartership with ICE or demonstrated progress towards it. Strong background in water/wastewater non-infrastructure design experience. Familiarity with CDM 2015 Designer/Principal Designer duties. Excellent technical, organisational and interpersonal skills. Valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel regionally. What’s in it for me? Competitive salary. Employer pension contribution up to 7%. Flexible annual leave: purchase, sell and carry over options. Life assurance, private medical, and critical illness cover. Enhanced parental leave and shared parental leave. Support for professional subscriptions. Gym‑discount membership and cycle‑to‑work scheme. Various corporate discounts for retail and leisure. Agile working, combining office, home, and site days. The Company A joint venture between a global engineering consultancy and a national contractor, delivering fully integrated design-and-build services. The Bristol office is part of a broad regional network, offering accessible public transport links, site parking, hybrid working options and structured career development paths. Apply Today