Water Consultancy Lead – London
Location: London
A leading engineering design consultancy is expanding its South East presence and seeks a senior Water Consultancy Lead to establish, grow, and manage a multidisciplinary water design team. Hybrid working is available with site visits.
Role Overview
You will create and lead a new satellite office, build a high-performing team, and guide the delivery of civil, structural, MEICA, and multidisciplinary water projects across clean water, wastewater, and infrastructure schemes.
Key Responsibilities
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Establish a new South East office and recruit local engineering talent.
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Lead, manage, and develop the multidisciplinary team while maintaining a collaborative culture.
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Plan team growth in line with strategic business objectives and resource needs.
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Ensure design work adheres to agreed processes, technical standards, safety, and quality requirements.
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Oversee design deliverables to meet programme timelines and allocated hours.
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Promote best practices and appropriate use of software tools.
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Record all project changes relating to design packages.
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Provide senior technical guidance and leadership across all projects.
Required Qualifications & Experience
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10+ years’ experience in regulated engineering sectors (water, oil & gas, nuclear, highways, bridges).
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Graduate or HND in a relevant engineering discipline.
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Strong IT capability.
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Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and technical delivery.
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Track record in building teams and developing engineering capability.
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Significant experience in the regulated water industry.
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Chartered or actively working toward chartership.
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Full driving licence and vehicle access.
Key Skills
Excellent communication, technical leadership, problem solving, results focus, team development, and stakeholder management.