Project Design Lead

Project Design Lead - Water £60-£70 per hour Inside IR35 Water & Wastewater Advance TRS are looking for an experienced Project Design Lead to provide engineering leadership and design support across major water and…

Inside IR35 Hybrid Engineering
Pay rate £60 – £70/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 19 August 2026

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Project Design Lead - Water

£60-£70 per hour Inside IR35
Water & Wastewater

Advance TRS are looking for an experienced Project Design Lead to provide engineering leadership and design support across major water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

The Role

Lead design development for membrane process water treatment works, pumping stations, pipelines, shafts, deep pressure tanks and associated infrastructure.
Coordinate with Senior Project Design Leads to monitor progress, risks, resources, budgets and programme.
Support technical teams to resolve design and delivery issues.
Review and develop design and contract specifications for major water and wastewater projects.
Identify risks and potential programme delays, escalating where required.
Support the team through DCO pre-examination and examination periods. About You

Degree-qualified in Civil or Mechanical Engineering.
10+ years' experience in the water/wastewater sector.
APM/Project Management qualification desirable.
Chartered Engineer or working towards Chartership.
Strong experience with planning, design development and technical specifications.
Excellent communication, coordination and report-writing skills.
Experience with DCO, Transport & Works Act Order or hybrid parliamentary bill documentation desirable. If you're an experienced water-sector design professional looking for your next contract, get in touch.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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