Design Lead in Peterborough

Mott MacDonald Bentley are recruiting for a Design Lead to join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA). The 330km Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) Project by Anglian Water is under construction and will be completed during AMP8. Beyond this, we have a further 260km of water transfer pipelines and associated infrastructure to be delivered in AMP8.

What will you be doing as our new Design Lead?

You will take a lead on design delivery of the Infra or Non-Infra element of major potable water transfer projects (project value up to £200M). Work collaboratively with the Head of Engineering, Design Manager and Senior Designers to understand design needs, then manage the design team relating to your section of the SPA delivery programme from feasibility through to construction and commissioning. You will work collaboratively with Delivery teams, including construction, procurement, enabling, planning and commercial, to ensure the design is delivered efficiently in accordance with constructability requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan, forecast and resource design activities across their element/s of the project, monitoring workload and leading the design teams to output design in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate across the wider project delivery team, working closely with project management, construction, enabling, planning, commercial and procurement teams.
• Develop close working relationships with AW Operational stakeholders to support design decision making and Client sign-off.
• Enable good information flow, e.g. via Technical Queries etc.
• Guide your team in producing designs in accordance with CDM regulations, minimising safety risks in construction, commissioning and subsequent maintenance and decommissioning.
• Ensure survey works are specified in a timely manner to support delivery of the projects, including Utilities, Ground Investigation and Existing site surveys.
• Liaison with Temporary Works Design.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours:

This job might be for you if you are:

• Educated to degree level in an engineering or related subject.
• Experienced of working in multi-disciplinary teams and have a track record of managing a section of the design works.
• Experienced in managing throughout the Design Phase a section of a project, including for example civil, mechanical, electrical and control aspects; and experienced in delivering with a production methodology mindset, including modular designs.
• Understanding of the importance of design interactions throughout the project lifecycle.

Inclusion and culture:

Our ambition is to build a more inclusive environment. We are committed to celebrating and promoting diversity. Here at SPA we are looking for extraordinary people who want to help create a place where everyone can thrive and where people are excited to be part of the team. So, whatever your background and however you identify, please apply if you think this role was made for you.

What we can offer:

At Mott MacDonald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include:

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available