Lead Design Engineer

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.

• Lead and coordinate civil design across multiple water and infrastructure projects in London and the South East.
• Manage budgets, resources, and delivery milestones effectively.
• Champion innovation and digital engineering to enhance project outcomes.
• Act as a technical authority and client-facing design lead.
• Manage multidisciplinary design delivery (civil, structural, geotechnical, and MEICA).
• Oversee feasibility, outline, and detailed design stages, ensuring quality, compliance, and value.
• Conduct design reviews, technical appraisals, and risk assessments.
• Provide mentoring and leadership to engineers and technicians.

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.

• ICE-accredited professional development and mentoring.
• Proven track record of leading multidisciplinary design teams.
• Preference for Civil Engineers, though strong M&E candidates with relevant experience will also be considered.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proficient in relevant design and modelling software (AutoCAD, QGIS, InfoWorks, ProjectWise, etc.).
• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE or equivalent).
• Significant experience in water, wastewater, or infrastructure design.

Permanent | Hybrid

£65,000 – £70,000 (dependent on experience)

• Competitive salary up to £70,000, depending on experience.
• Opportunities to work on major South East infrastructure and water schemes.
• Hybrid working model with flexibility between office and home.