Senior Water Design Team Lead - South East
Salary: Competitive
Full-time | Permanent
A leading engineering organisation is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to establish and grow a new multidisciplinary water design team in the South East. We are searching for a dynamic leader with the capability to build a high‑performing team, drive design excellence and support the development of a brand‑new satellite office in the South East.
The Role
As Senior Water Design Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of the client's South East operations. You will be responsible for developing and managing a multidisciplinary engineering team and ensuring the successful delivery of high-quality water sector design projects.
Key responsibilities include:
* Establish and manage a new satellite office in the South East
* Create, lead and develop a multidisciplinary water design team
* Identify, attract and retain local engineering and management talent
* Maintain a positive team ethos and professional working culture
* Plan and grow the team in line with strategic objectives
* Oversee team structure, performance and development
* Ensure all design work follows established processes and procedures
* Deliver fully integrated design outputs that meet safety and quality requirements
* Ensure delivery within agreed timescales and budgeted hours
* Promote the use of appropriate industry standards, best practice and software tools
* Record and manage project change for all design packages
About You
The successful candidate will bring:
* Significant experience within the regulated water industry
* Chartered status or working towards chartership with a recognised engineering or management professional body
* Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
* Ability to inspire, guide and develop a high‑performing technical team
How to Apply
If you are ready to take on a career-defining leadership role and help shape a new regional engineering hub, we would love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV and a brief cover note outlining your relevant experience.
Company information
As part of putting people first, we strive to be an equal opportunities employer and we are always looking to increase the diversity of our workforce, working closely with our clients to ensure everyone is included.
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