Lead Civil Design Engineer - Exeter & Croydon

Lead Design Engineer / Design Manager

Locations: Exeter or Croydon
Sector: Water, Wastewater & Flood Infrastructure

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Lead Design Engineer / Design Manager to drive the technical delivery of water, wastewater and flood infrastructure projects.

You will lead multidisciplinary design teams, manage key engineering packages and work closely with clients, suppliers and internal AECOM teams to deliver innovative, value-added engineering solutions throughout the full design lifecycle, from concept through to handover.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced design professional with a strong background in the water sector and the ability to lead technical delivery across complex infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the technical delivery of water, wastewater and flood infrastructure projects.

Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering design teams.

Oversee key design packages from concept through to detailed design and handover.

Lead design review meetings and act as the main technical interface with clients.

Coordinate with internal AECOM teams, clients, contractors and suppliers to develop integrated engineering solutions.

Drive design quality, technical excellence and innovative, value-added solutions.

Manage technical interfaces and ensure effective coordination across different engineering disciplines.

Contribute to feasibility studies, options appraisals, concept design and detailed design activities.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Proven experience managing the technical delivery of water and wastewater engineering projects.

Multidisciplinary engineering knowledge, ideally including water and wastewater treatment schemes and/or pipeline design.

Hands-on experience designing complex wastewater treatment solutions.

Previous experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.

Experience in a similar role within a water company, engineering consultancy or design and build contractor.

A degree or equivalent experience in a relevant engineering discipline, such as Civil, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

Chartered or Incorporated Engineer status with a relevant professional institution, such as ICE or CIWEM, o