29th August, 2025
Engineering Design Team Lead (Mechanical) - Water Sector
Bath Hybrid working (min. 3 days office)
Competitive salary + car allowance + excellent benefits
Are you a seasoned Mechanical Engineering Leader looking to shape the future of water and wastewater infrastructure?
Our client, a leading engineering and infrastructure services provider, is seeking an Engineering Design Team Lead (Mechanical) to head up their mechanical design capability, supporting projects across all 10 major water and wastewater companies in England and Wales.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation, recently recognised as one of the UK's Top 100 Places to Work, where innovation, sustainability, and career development are at the heart of everything they do.
The Role
* Lead, mentor and grow a team of mechanically biased design engineers.
* Oversee projects from outline scope through to detailed design, fabrication and construction support.
* Develop technical specifications and ensure compliance with client requirements and industry standards.
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement across engineering solutions.
* Collaborate with multi-discipline teams, project managers, and commercial colleagues.
* Build strong client and supply chain relationships while supporting site teams and projects in delivery.
About You
* Strong mechanical design engineering background in water, wastewater or similar industries.
* Experience managing and developing multi-discipline design teams.
* Knowledge of CAD systems, CDE platforms, structural analysis, and planning tools.
* Proven ability in project management and financial reporting.
* Degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Civil Engineering.
* Professional body membership (desirable).
The Offer Along with a competitive salary, company car/allowance and hybrid working, our client provides an excellent benefits package including:
• Pension scheme (5% company contribution)
• Health cash plan & life assurance
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Employee recognition & referral bonus scheme
• Bike2Work & employee discount programme
• Training, career development & clear progression opportunities
Why Apply? Our client is passionate about innovation, people development, and delivering projects that truly make a difference in UK infrastructure. They foster a supportive, collaborative culture where leaders at all levels are encouraged to thrive.
Apply Now If you're ready to lead, innovate and make an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Submit your CV today to be considered for this exciting opportunity.