Lead Design Engineer

Overview

Lead design & delivery of complex water and infrastructure schemes in London/SE

Key Responsibilities

• design review
• digital engineering
• civil design
• multidisciplinary design
• budget management
• client engagement

Tasks

You’ll be responsible for leading multidisciplinary design teams, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring technical excellence at every stage — from concept through to construction support. This is a leadership role for a technically strong Chartered Engineer who can combine design delivery with project management and client engagement. -Conduct design reviews, technical appraisals, and risk assessments. -Champion innovation and digital engineering to enhance project outcomes. -Oversee feasibility, outline, and detailed design stages, ensuring quality, compliance, and value. -Lead and coordinate civil design across multiple water and infrastructure projects in London and the South East. -Act as a technical authority and client-facing design lead. -Manage multidisciplinary design delivery (civil, structural, geotechnical, and MEICA). -Provide mentoring and leadership to engineers and technicians. -Manage budgets, resources, and delivery milestones effectively.

Requirements

• civil engineering
• chartered
• autocad
• qgis
• infoworks
• stakeholder

What You Bring

Our client is seeking an experienced Design Lead / Associate Civil Engineer to drive the design and delivery of complex water and infrastructure schemes across London and the South East. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. -Preference for Civil Engineers, though strong M&E candidates with relevant experience will also be considered. -Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related field. -Significant experience in water, wastewater, or infrastructure design. -Proficient in relevant design and modelling software (AutoCAD, QGIS, InfoWorks, ProjectWise, etc.). -ICE-accredited professional development and mentoring. -Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary design teams. -Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE or equivalent). -Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

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Benefits

Permanent | Hybrid £65,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience) -Opportunities to work on major South East infrastructure and water schemes. -Competitive salary up to £70,000, depending on experience. -Hybrid working model with flexibility between office and home.

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