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Senior Project Design Lead – Engineering & Utilities
Brighton, BN1
£65,000 - £70,000 + Bonus + Outstanding Benefits
Hybrid Working – 2 days in the office
Are you ready to lead high-impact engineering design projects within a critical sector undergoing major transformation?
We’re looking for a Senior Project Design Leads to join a market leading utilities company at an exciting time of growth and investment. This is a chance to take ownership of large-scale infrastructure projects that will shape the future of sustainable water systems across the region.
As a Senior Project Design Lead, you’ll be responsible for steering the technical direction of key engineering projects. You’ll bring together multi-disciplinary teams, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure efficient, safe, and sustainable project delivery — all while keeping quality, cost, and time front of mind.
This is a role that combines technical leadership, strategic project management, and collaboration at scale — perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, purpose-led environment.
Key Responsibilities
Lead cross-functional design teams to deliver effective, long-term engineering solutions
Drive compliance with health, safety, environmental, and CDM regulations
Champion innovation and sustainable design approaches
Coordinate suppliers, internal teams, and external contractors through to delivery
Promote digital concepts and best practice across all project stages
Ensure designs meet customer and regulatory expectations
What You’ll Bring
Degree or HNC/HND in Engineering, Environmental Science, or related discipline
Chartered Engineer status (or working towards)
Project management experience within the Water / Utilities / Critical Infrastructure sector
Strong understanding of project management principles and health & safety standards
Strategic thinker with a collaborative approach
Why Join? You’ll be part of a company that’s investing heavily in innovation, people and infrastructure – offering genuine career development and a positive, flexible culture.
What’s on offer: £65,000 - £70,000 salary + company & performance bonus, up to 11% pension contribution, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, flexible and hybrid working, health cash plan, electric car & cycle-to-work salary sacrifice scheme, 4x salary life assurance, professional development & study support, discounts with over 800 retailers and free parking and strong public transport links
If you’re a project leader who’s passionate about technical excellence and delivering sustainable change, we want to hear from you!
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