Description Role purpose 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. Join our dynamic and growing team as an Engineering Design Team Lead (Mechanical), with a passion for engineering sustainable assets which our valued customers are proud to own and operate. 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. If you’re ready to bring your expertise to a company that values technical excellence, professional growth, and making a difference in communities, we’d love to hear from you. The Role 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 need of 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. Liaison with other discipline leads, project managers and commercial teams. Attending 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. This role is available in our Bath (Midsomer Norton Head Office). Hybrid working could be considered based on location, however, working from our office for a minimum of 3 days per week. At Bridges we are more than Engineers. We are listed on the Sunday Times Top 100 Places to Work 2024. As a team we shape and support engineering and construction for our clients, who in turn touch the daily lives of millions of people across the UK. We have a large, diverse team of talented Safe & Happy People, combining their strengths and ambition to bring innovation and evolution, which ensures Sustainability for all stakeholders. Across our key sectors – Water, Power, Energy and Aggregates, and supported through our regional office network, supported by our manufacturing hub located in the heart of Somerset, which forms part of our 60,000ft head office complex – we deliver diverse and interesting projects and programmes throughout UK infrastructure. Our projects range in value from £5k to £15m, taking the role of Principal Contractor and Principal Designer on various schemes, and supporting our valued Tier 1 contractor clients in a subcontractor and off-site manufacturing capacity. Requirements 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. Qualifications Degree or equivalent in Civil and/or Mechanical Engineering. Professional body memberships Benefits BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR BRIDGES RoSPA Gold Medal winner, Bridges - is an excellent company to work for and a great place to develop your career. Our goal is to exceed the very highest standards and ensure our people work in a culture of health, safety and well-being. We are currently holders of the Armed Forces Covenant Silver Award, which reinforces our commitment to supporting the armed forces community. We are a family-run business with a friendly and welcoming culture, and we are dedicated to helping our employees learn, develop, and achieve success - along with us and throughout their careers. Bridges also offers an excellent benefits package: 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 When you join us, you’ll be part of our exciting journey. Wherever your journey begins with us, through mutual engagement, we’ll make sure you are supported and invested in. We believe in ‘team bridges’ and leadership at all levels with our guiding principles: Safe People, Happy People, Sustainable Business. Come and be part of our team! Bridges is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to ensuring equality and diversity within the workplace.