Role Summary
Are you a seasoned Engineering Leader with a strong Mechanical background in the water and wastewater sector? Due to progression within our teams, continued success building on our existing framework agreements and a confident growth plan in AMP 8 and AMP 9 across all 10 major water and wastewater companies in England and Wales, we are seeking a driven, confident, innovative professional to lead and develop our mechanically biased design team, and support other engineering discipline managers in the delivery of complex infrastructure projects.
In this role, you’ll lead, expand and develop a diverse team of mechanically biased design engineers to ensure all design deliverables are planned and delivered as required by the project. Your expertise will shape innovative and sustainable engineering solutions, coordinate and direct resources where needed, mentor junior staff, develop our existing capability and influence key project decisions, all while collaborating with a wider supportive, forward‑thinking team of 40+ engineers.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, develop, and grow our mechanically biased design teams to meet the needs of our expanding workload and capability.
* Oversee project delivery from outline scope, detailed design and fabrication level design phases, whilst offering construction and installation support.
* Support the development of detailed specifications for survey requirements, equipment, systems and interfaces between disciplines, ensuring they meet client requirements and industry standards.
* Ensure all design deliverables are assigned, planned, and delivered as required by the business and contract.
* Innovate, challenge and consider continuous improvement across projects and designs.
* Support the addressing of challenges encountered across our teams, bringing your unique experience to assist in defining solutions.
* liaise with other discipline leads, project managers and commercial teams.
* Attend site, both during and after projects to offer your knowledge and experience, and to receive feedback from our valued teams and clients.
* Develop and build strong customer and supply chain relationships.
Location & Working Arrangements
This role is available in our Bath (Midsomer Norton Head Office). Hybrid working could be considered based on location, however we require working from our office for a minimum of 3 days per week.
Required Qualifications & Experience
* Very strong Mechanical design engineering experience on small to medium‑sized projects.
* Working in UK Water and/or Waste Water industries, or similar engineering schemes.
* Managing, developing and coaching multi‑disciplined design teams.
* CAD based design systems, structural analysis, CDE systems, and planning tools.
* Design project management and financial reporting.
* Working from project specifications, statements of need, own developed scopes and legislation.
* Degree or equivalent in Civil and/or Mechanical Engineering.
* Professional body memberships.
Benefits
RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges – is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. We are a family‑run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, dedicated to helping employees learn, develop and achieve success. Below is a summary of our benefits:
* Competitive salaries.
* Company car/car allowance.
* Health cash plan with Healthshield.
* Standard Life Pension Scheme – 5% company contribution.
* Life Assurance Scheme.
* Employee Discount Scheme.
* Bike 2 Work scheme.
* Training and development opportunities.
* Employee referral scheme – £1,000 if you successfully introduce someone.
* Employee recognition schemes.
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity pay.
Equal Opportunity
Bridges is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.
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