Water Design Programme Lead
Core
Lead end-to-end design programme delivery for complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring design outputs align with client strategy, regulatory requirements, and programme milestones.
Role type
Senior IC Design Programme Lead (Water Infrastructure)
Builds
Coordinated design packages ready for construction across capital and non-infrastructure portfolios
Domain
Water sector infrastructure engineering and design
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
multidisciplinary design team leadership, design governance and technical assurance, NEC3/4 contract administration, stakeholder engagement, design risk management, commercial forecasting and cost assurance
Preferred skills
RICS chartership, ICE/CIWEM/MIHT professional accreditation, experience in nuclear or defence sectors
Technologies
NEC3/4, JCT, HAZOP, optioneering
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end design programme delivery; establish design governance and milestone tracking; coordinate multidisciplinary teams (civils, structural, MEICA, environmental); oversee contract administration and change control; represent the firm at design reviews and client workshops; identify emerging opportunities and support bid strategies
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic driver responsibilities