Project Design Lead
Location: Falmer (Hybrid Working)
Closing Date: 28/10/2025
Salary: Salary and package to be discussed at the screening stage.
Overview
Southern Water is looking for a Project Design Lead to join our Engineering and Technical Solutions team. You will support our design leads and project teams in delivering high‑quality infrastructure solutions, coordinating activities across disciplines and ensuring smooth communication between stakeholders.
Responsibilities
* Assist in coordinating engineering and project teams, keeping tasks on track and organized.
* Maintain clear communication across departments, including Operations, Environmental Enabling, and Engineering & Construction.
* Support the review and tracking of design documentation, timelines, and compliance requirements.
* Promote safe working practices and ensure design activities align with H&S standards.
* Assist project managers with planning and tracking design‑related activities and budgets.
Qualifications
* Degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field.
* Enthusiastic, organized, eager to learn and collaborate.
* Experience in infrastructure or construction helpful but not essential.
* Familiarity with tools like MS Project, BIM, or NEC contracts a bonus.
Package
Full time Monday to Friday, 37 hours a week.
Benefits
* Company and performance‑related bonus
* Generous pension up to 11% company contribution
* 25 days annual leave
* Life assurance equal to 4x salary
* Salary sacrifice electric car scheme (after 6 months service)
* Health Cash Plan
* Full funded eye tests
* Two paid volunteering days a year
* Occupational health service
* Discounts with over 800 popular retailers
* Digital GP service
* Study support may be available for job‑related qualifications
* Competitive maternity leave and flexible return to work options
* Cycle to work scheme
Eligibility Statement
All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Applicants must provide evidence of eligibility (passport, birth certificate, proof of NI) and current proof of address (dated within the last 3 months). If you do not meet these criteria, your application will not be considered.
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