Senior Project Design Lead in Liss

Leading water utility design/construction projects for our esteemed client hybrid working from Brighton office as a Permanent Senior Project Design Lead. This is an opportunity to work within a forward-thinking private utilities firm renowned for innovation and excellence. Be part of a team committed to delivering critical infrastructure solutions with a strong emphasis on safety, sustainability, and technical mastery. Enjoy the benefits of a collaborative environment, working alongside industry experts dedicated to shaping the future of utility infrastructure. This role provides excellent career progression avenues, a competitive salary package, and a culture that values your expertise and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Project Design Lead position itself is a dynamic and influential role where you will take ownership of complex infrastructure projects.
• You will spearhead technical design input, develop sustainable solutions, and oversee the delivery of technically robust, cost-effective designs.
• Key responsibilities include managing multidisciplinary teams, driving design efficiencies, and ensuring projects meet safety, environmental standards, and stakeholder expectations.
• Your expertise will directly influence project success, from feasibility to detailed design and construction phases, with the autonomy to make pivotal decisions that impact the organisation's infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within a water industry infrastructure environment, with a proven track record in delivering complex projects.
• Extensive background perhaps as a Design Manager or in a similar technical leadership role, demonstrating your ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Academic qualifications: a BEng/BSc or HND/HNC in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related numerate field.
• Membership of a relevant professional institute (Chartered status or actively working towards it, e.g., ICE, CIWEM, or similar).
• Strong expertise in project and contract management, health & safety regulations, and water/utilities regulatory standards.
• Experience in risk assessment, value engineering, and procurement strategies, ideally within framework contracting environments.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present and articulate technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven capability in managing design costs, scope changes, and programme timelines effectively.
• Desirable: APM Project Professional Qualification, Managing Successful Programmes (MSP), or NEC certification.

Benefits

• As a Senior Project Design Lead, you will enjoy a competitive salary aligned with your expertise, comprehensive benefits, and bonus potential.
• The role offers a structured career development pathway, generous leave entitlement, and a commitment to your continual professional development.
• You’ll operate in a collaborative and innovative environment, with opportunities to lead green initiatives and digital design advancements.
• Our client recognises the importance of work-life balance and provides a supportive culture that values your input and fosters your growth within the organisation.