This is an excellent opportunity to lead multidisciplinary design teams within Global Delivery Services (GDS), delivering a range of UK water sector projects, including non-infrastructure (e.g., water and wastewater treatment works) and infrastructure (e.g., pipeline design). The role involves close collaboration with UK-based management and design teams to ensure seamless project delivery within quality, budget, and time constraints.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead integrated multidisciplinary design teams for UK water utility projects
- Provide technical direction and people leadership, promoting innovation and high standards
- Foster a collaborative, high-performance culture within delivery teams
- Drive technical excellence and digital innovation across all stages of project delivery
- Embed health, safety, environment, and quality (SHEQ) principles in design, ensuring compliance with CDM Principal Designer responsibilities
- Champion low-carbon, sustainable design practices
- Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and promote best practices
- Ensure adherence to internal procedures including Engineering, CAD, and QA protocols
- Manage commercial aspects of project delivery including fee proposals and bids
- Provide strategic direction and support to internal teams and UK-based stakeholders
Candidate Specification
- Bachelor's/Master's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering
- 12+ years (preferably 15+) of experience in engineering design for UK projects
- Proven experience in UK water treatment and/or pipeline design projects
- Chartered or working towards Chartered Professional Status (recognized by UK Engineering Council)
- Demonstrated project team leadership and technical acumen in the UK water industry
- Experience leading large, multidisciplinary teams in the utilities or infrastructure sectors
- Proficient in project delivery from feasibility through detailed design in both design & build and client-side environments
- Knowledgeable in Safety by Design, CDM compliance, and continuous improvement
- Skilled in preparing fee proposals and bid submissions
- Strong strategic thinking, communication, and commercial management capabilities
- Proactive mindset, adaptable to dynamic project and client needs
What We Offer(Subject to Company Policy)
- Agile and safe working environment
- Competitive annual leave and sick leave policies
- Group incentive scheme
- Coverage under group term life insurance, medical, and workmen's compensation
- Global career opportunities for short and long-term assignments
- Access to a global network of technical experts and project knowledge
- Commitment to digital transformation and innovation
- A strong focus on equality, diversity, and inclusion, where every individual is valued and empowered
- Agile working culture, emphasizing trust, flexibility, and collaboration
