Project Design Leader - Water / Design & Build Location: Bristol based + site visits Type: Permanent or Contract | Full-Time | Hybrid working The opportunity A strong opportunity for a Project Leader / Design Manager / Project Engineer to join a long‑term AMP8 programme delivering water and wastewater infra and non‑infra schemes across the South West. This role offers something different to a traditional Project Manager position - combining project management and hands‑on design engineering, with full ownership from outline design through to construction and handover. With secured framework funding through to 2030 (and likely further extension), it offers both long‑term stability and genuine career progression, including a clear pathway to chartership. The role You will lead and own project delivery, ensuring technical, commercial and delivery objectives are aligned from day one. Key responsibilities * Lead the design and delivery of water and wastewater projects from outline through to commissioning and handover * Work as part of a "project triangle" with a Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to balance technical, commercial and constructability considerations * Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, process and BIM) * Ensure delivery on programme, within budget and to required quality standards * Contribute to design within your discipline where required * Mentor junior engineers and support team development * Build strong relationships with client stakeholders and promote a "one-team" approach * Maintain compliance with relevant frameworks, specifications and CDM 2015 requirements About the programme You’ll be supporting a major AMP8 investment programme, delivering non‑infrastructure and treatment schemes across the south west and south coast. This is a varied portfolio of work focused on improving water and wastewater services, offering exposure to both treatment and non‑infrastructure projects. What were looking for This position suits engineers looking to move into (or already operating within) a hybrid design + project leadership role. Essential experience * Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process) * Incorporated Engineer (or working towards chartership) * Experience delivering water or wastewater projects * Outline and/or detailed design experience * Knowledge of CDM 2015 Designer / Principal Designer duties * Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills What’s on offer Financial & benefits * Salary up to £55,000 + package * Pension matched between 4.5% - 7% * Annual bonus scheme * Professional membership fees paid Work-life balance & wellbeing * 33 days annual leave (flexible buy/sell options) * Private medical, life assurance and wellbeing options * Hybrid working (home / office / site) Family & flexibility * 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave * Enhanced paternity/partner leave * Additional leave for carers Learning & development * Structured programme to support chartership * Mentorship, training and real project ownership from day one * Exposure across full project lifecycle within a design-and-build environment Why apply? * Full lifecycle project ownership * A genuine mix of technical delivery and project management * Long‑term AMP framework security * Fast‑tracked professional development If youre working in the water sector and want a more integrated role where you can lead projects and stay close to the engineering, this is worth exploring. Leon Smith Murray McIntosh Desired Skills and Experience * Project Leadership (Water Sector) * Design & Build (D&B) Delivery * Water / Wastewater Infrastructure * Design Management (Multi‑Disciplinary) * Civil / Mechanical / Electrical Engineering * AMP Framework Delivery (AMP8 / AMP7) * Project Lifecycle Delivery (Outline to Handover) * Stakeholder & Client Management * CDM 2015 (Designer / Principal Designer) * Chartership / ICE / CIWEM / IMechE (or working towards) J-18808-Ljbffr
Project Design Lead • Bristol (City of Bristol), England
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