Design Lead

Our client, a leader in the water sector, is currently seeking a Design Lead for a contract position, focusing on civil engineering within various water programmes. This role is Leeds-based, but exceptional candidates can be considered for fully remote working. Key Responsibilities: Leading civil design projects through their entire lifecycle within water treatment and supply programmes Managing and guiding multi‑disciplinary teams including civil, process, and MEICA engineers Coordinating and delivering on major Environment Agency pumping station projects Ensuring compliance with EA standards, with a focus on flood alleviation and storm overflow compliance Leading the design of storm overflow and Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) infrastructure schemes Overseeing civil design inputs across studies and design phases in wastewater non‑infrastructure delivery Providing leadership within wastewater treatment environments, ensuring high standards of project delivery Job Requirements: Strong civil design leadership experience within water treatment or water supply projects Experience supporting or leading civil design activities through the design lifecycle Proven ability to manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams Strong understanding of wastewater processes and AMP delivery Experience delivering wastewater infrastructure projects Knowledge of hydraulic solutions and storm overflow compliance Excellent communication and leadership skills Benefits: Competitive hourly rate (inside IR35) Opportunity to work on major projects within the water sector Fully remote working considered for exceptional candidates Professional development opportunities If you are an experienced Civil Design Lead looking for a challenging and rewarding contract role within the water sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated and dynamic team