This role sits within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, where you would be responsible for leading design teams across projects from concept through to detailed design and into construction. It is a client-facing position, involving close collaboration with stakeholders, consultants, and internal engineering disciplines to deliver technically robust and sustainable solutions.
Key aspects of the role include:
Leading multi-disciplinary design teams and external consultants across project delivery
Managing design programmes, budgets, and overall project performance
Acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
Ensuring health, safety, environmental, and sustainability considerations are embedded into design
Supporting design reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, and coordination of PSDP responsibilities
Contributing to continuous improvement, mentoring team members, and supporting resource planning and recruitment
Working across a variety of civil, process, and M&E engineering elements within wastewater infrastructure projects
The ideal background would include:
At least 5 years' experience in a similar role within engineering design delivery (ideally water/wastewater)
A degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Environmental Engineering
Strong understanding of CDM regulations and design risk management
Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and managing stakeholders
Familiarity with programme management tools (e.g. MS Project) and general project delivery processes
Offer:
Contract length: 6 months rolling contract
Location: Reading
Rate: £525 - £550 per day (outside IR35)
Working arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role with exposure to a wide range of project types and the ability to influence design outcomes while developing and mentoring a team
Salary description
£525.00 - £550.00 per day