At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative engineering solutions for sustainable water infrastructure projects.
- Company: Forward-thinking utilities company focused on sustainability and professional growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Hybrid working model with a dynamic team and cutting-edge projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on community projects while promoting safety and environmental responsibility.
- Qualifications: Experience in water industry project delivery and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 64000 £ per year.
Discover an exciting opportunity as a Permanent Project Design Lead hybrid working from Brighton office, working with a forward-thinking utilities company dedicated to delivering sustainable infrastructure solutions. Join a company committed to career development, with a focus on safety, environmental responsibility, and industry-leading standards. Enjoy the benefits of a reputable organisation that fosters professional growth and promotes work-life balance.
The Project Design Lead role itself is both strategic and operational, where you will:
- Lead technical input and develop innovative engineering solutions across project phases including design, construction, and commissioning
- Ensure delivery of fit-for-purpose, robust outlines and detailed designs for infrastructure projects, focusing on lowest whole life costs (TotEx)
- Manage multi-disciplinary teams and external suppliers, fostering collaboration and ensuring compliance with quality standards and regulations
- Drive efficiency, manage design budgets, and oversee scope and change control processes
- Coordinate stakeholder engagement, including operational teams, contractors, and regulators, to embed sustainable and environmental considerations
- Take ownership of safety and environmental strategies, promoting a culture of safety across project activities
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, championing digital design concepts and industry best practices
To be successful in this Project Design Lead role, you should possess:
- Significant experience within water industry infrastructure programme delivery and project engineering
- Strong leadership and project management skills, with a track record of managing multiple projects and teams
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities, capable of articulating technical concepts clearly
- Relevant engineering qualification such as MEng, BEng, BSc, HND, or HNC in a related field
- Knowledge of water and wastewater regulations, H&S standards, and risk management processes
- Familiarity with NEC or similar project contract management frameworks
Desirable: APM Project Professional Qualification, Managing Successful Programmes, or similar accreditations.
As a Project Design Lead you will enjoy a highly attractive package including:
- A competitive salary likely between £60,000 - £64,000
- A comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing and professional development
- Opportunities for career progression within a dynamic and innovative organisation
- Engagement on cutting-edge infrastructure projects making a tangible impact on the community
We are also recruiting for a Senior Project Design Lead so if you require a higher salary please still apply!
Project Design Lead - Water (Permanent) in Brighton employer: Macstaff
Join a forward-thinking utilities company in Brighton as a Project Design Lead, where your expertise will contribute to sustainable infrastructure solutions. With a strong commitment to career development, safety, and environmental responsibility, this organisation offers a collaborative work culture, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits that support both your professional growth and work-life balance. Engage in innovative projects that make a real difference in the community while enjoying opportunities for advancement within a dynamic team.
