Design Lead

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major Welsh Water framework, coordinating engineering design across water industry projects from a St. Asaph office.

The business is particularly keen to speak with experienced Design Leads or Design Coordinators who have worked within a Design & Build environment in the water sector and are confident coordinating multidisciplinary engineering designs through project delivery.

The position offers flexible hybrid working, with approximately 2-4 days per week based in St. Asaph.

The Role

• Coordinating design activities across individual projects or a portfolio of projects
• Managing the delivery and integration of multidisciplinary engineering designs
• Working within a Design & Build water environment
• Coordinating engineers and wider project effectively in line with project requirements
• Ensuring designs progress effectively in line with project requirements
• Supporting the resolution of design issues throughout project delivery
• Assisting directly with engineering design activities where required
• Working closely with project and delivery teams across the Welsh Water framework

What They're Looking For

• Previous experience in a Design Lead, Design Coordinator or similar engineering role
• Strong experience within the water industry
• Previous experience working in a Design & Build environment
• Engineering background - specific discipline is not essential
• Experience coordinating engineering designs across projects
• Ability to work effectively with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication and coordination skills
• Confidence managing multiple design activities and priorities
• Ability to attend the St. Asaph office approximately 2-4 days per week
• Experience coordinating a portfolio or batch of water projects would be particularly beneficial.

Why Apply?

• £50-£60 per hour LTD
• Outside IR35
• Initial 6-month contract
• 40 hours per week
• Opportunity to work across a major Welsh Water framework
• Flexible hybrid working
• Varied multidisciplinary engineering exposure
• Opportunity to take ownership of design coordination across multiple projects