Abatec are currently recruiting for a Lead Design Engineer, to join our client, a leading Civil Engineering Contractor, to improve clean and wastewater services across the Severn Trent region.

The appointed individual will be working in a creative and challenging environment, managing a range of projects within wastewater treatment programme of works. Responsible for the successful delivery of projects and programmes of work, you will co-ordinate multi-disciplinary project teams throughout design through to completion of construction and hand back to client.

As a Lead Design Engineer you will:

• Lead the delivery of multi-disciplinary design for your projects / programme
• Develop and lead your design team to successfully deliver projects, creating a positive environment where staff are engaged and empowered to reach their potential.
• Undertake line management for multiple staff (typically 4-6), including being responsible for their wellbeing and development.
• Have strong technical skills to lead the development of affordable and low carbon solutions, including managing opportunities and risks.
• Deliver detailed design to meet construction needs and client acceptance including managing cost and programme.
• Drive an excellence culture in your team including supporting the Design Manager to recruit and address competency gaps.   

Our client requires a Lead Design Engineer with:

• Qualified Design Engineer (preferably Chartered or working towards Chartership).
• Either clean water treatment or dams & reservoir design experience.
• Effective leadership skills.
• Well-developed Technical Construction knowledge.
• Knowledge and experience of various design standards (e.g. WIMES, Client Standards). 

Salary and benefits include:

• £60,000 - £70,000
• Company related bonus (circa 8%)
• Annual pay review
• 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Private medical insurance, critical illness & dental
• Life Assurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• Flexible and Agile working (2-3 days a week in the office/on site)
• Professional membership fees
• Gym membership

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Hayley Fisher on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed). 

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