Design Lead Civil Engineering West Yorkshire

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Posting date:
05 January 2025
Hours:
Full time
Closing date:
04 February 2025
Location:
Leeds, LS1 4BN
Company:
Mott MacDonald
Job type:
Permanent
Job reference:
5859-43079331

Mott MacDonald

About the Role:

Mott MacDonald Bentley is seeking a driven Design Lead (Civil Engineering) to lead a team delivering water and wastewater infrastructure projects in West Yorkshire. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence project delivery and contribute to critical infrastructure improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead the design of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Manage and mentor a team of project leaders and designers.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks and resource constraints.
  • Ensure project delivery aligns with programme, cost, and quality requirements.
  • Collaborate with contracts and commercial leads to deliver projects effectively.
  • Administer contracts and manage changes during project lifecycles.
  • Challenge engineering solutions for optimal value and trusted partnerships.
  • Provide oversight of project controls and compliance.

Skills and Expertise:

  • Chartered or Incorporated member of the ICE (or working towards).
  • Extensive experience in water and wastewater, and potentially non-infrastructure projects.
  • Strong understanding of Designer/Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.
  • Proficiency in all stages of project delivery.
  • Excellent leadership, management, and communication skills.
  • Strong knowledge of project controls and contract administration.

Job Facilities/Benefits:

  • Competitive salary.
  • Employer-matched pension plan (up to 7%).
  • Flexible annual leave options.
  • Life assurance, private medical insurance, and critical illness cover.
  • Enhanced parental leave options.
  • Professional institution subscription reimbursements.
  • Gym membership discounts, cycle to work schemes, and other benefits.

Why Join Us:

Mott MacDonald Bentley offers a collaborative and innovative work environment where you can contribute to meaningful projects that improve communities. We value our employees, offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, and provide a clear career progression path within a global engineering and development consultancy. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures a respectful and inclusive workplace. Agile working arrangements are available to support effective project delivery.