project design engineer
Mott MacDonald · Durham, England ·
Overview
In this role you will lead the design and management of water and wastewater projects from outline through detailed design, construction, commissioning and handover. You will work within a multi-disciplinary team on a design-and-build programme, aligning technical, constructability and commercial outcomes.
You’ll mentor colleagues, coordinate cross-disciplinary designers and BIM specialists, and nurture strong client relationships. The role offers a clear path to professional chartership and a flexible blend of home, office and site work.
You will contribute to large-scale projects within the Living Water Enterprise, shaping sustainable water infrastructure.
Pay / Benefits
- 4.5%–7% pension matching
- annual bonus schemes
- life assurance
- private medical insurance
- critical illness insurance
- flexible benefits incl. extra leave
Responsibilities
- Lead design of treatment or infrastructure projects from outline to detailed design and through construction, commissioning and handover
- Coordinate multi-disciplinary project teams (civil, electrical, mechanical, process designers, BIM modelers, technical specialists) to meet programme, budget and quality requirements
- Undertake design in own discipline and mentor less experienced colleagues
- Build and maintain positive relationships with client project, operational and technical assurance teams to promote a one-team approach
- Work within a project triangle with Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor to align technical, constructability and commercial aspects
Key requirements
- Accredited Degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Process or Electrical)
- Incorporated Member of Engineering Institution
- Outline and detailed design experience of water or wastewater projects
- Knowledge of Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Mentoring and coaching
- Relationship building with clients and teams
- Design of water and wastewater projects
- Multi-disciplinary coordination
- BIM modelling and coordination
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