Design Lead Locations: United Kingdom / Manchester, United Kingdom Contract type: Permanent Work pattern: Full Time Market: Water Discipline: Water Our client is a fully integrated design and build business with an annual turnover surpassing £500 million, our client cements its position as a leader within the industry. The sustained, robust business performance creates an ideal environment for career growth. They have been named a partner on a new AMP8 framework with United Utilities, which will extend our relationship for at least the next five years. The partnership is set to be responsible for over £3bn of major infrastructure in the North West of England. Investment includes upgrades to wastewater treatment works and reducing storm overflows through the delivery of the largest spill reduction programme in the UK, protecting more than 500km of rivers and bathing waters. As a Design Lead you will contribute to projects that significantly impact our environment and communities. Working primarily in the UK water market, our client provides the feasibility, design, construction, and commissioning services needed to keep water flowing and wastewater treated. You'll work on projects that make a real difference to our environment and our communities by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of water and wastewater treatment systems. The role of a Design Lead includes: - Leading the delivery of multi-disciplinary design for your projects / programme - Developing and leading your team comprised of electrical, mechanical, civil, and process designers - Leading the development of affordable and low carbon solutions, including managing opportunities and risks. - Delivering detailed designs to meet construction needs and client acceptance including managing cost and programme. - Challenging the engineering solutions and delivery effectiveness of your team to ensure we always offer the client the best value solutions. - Providing direction and oversight of project controls and ensuring your team understands and complies with quality, programme, and cost requirements. - Maintaining positive client relationships at project level What you'll need: - Degree in Engineering - Chartered or incorporated member of professional institution e.g ICE, IMechE, etc, or equivalent experience - Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects and knowledge of the Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015. - Strong technical knowledge in own discipline and an appreciation of other disciplines - Able to travel to sites across your operational region - A proactive and pragmatic approach What's in it for you: At our client you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience. Our core benefits include: - Pension matched by employer up to 7% - Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave - Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options - 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave - Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs - Gym Membership discounts UK wide - Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available Our client is not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is as a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.