Design Lead

What will you be doing as our new Design Lead?

Mott Mac Donald Bentley are recruiting a Design Lead to join the Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA). The 330km Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) Project by Anglian Water is under construction and will be completed during AMP
8. Beyond this we have a further 260km of water transfer pipelines and associated infrastructure to be delivered in AMP
8.

• Plan, forecast and resource design activities across their element/s of the project, monitoring workload and leading the design teams to output design in a timely and efficient manner
• Collaborate across the wider project delivery team, working closely with project management, construction, enabling, planning, commercial and procurement teams
• Develop close working relationships with AW Operational stakeholders to support design decision making and Client sign-off
• Enable good information flow, e.g. via Technical Queries etc.
• Guide your team in producing designs in accordance with CDM regulations, minimising safety risks in construction, commissioning and subsequent maintenance and decommissioning
• Ensure survey works are specified in a timely manner to support delivery of the projects, including Utilities, Ground Investigation and Existing site surveys
• Liaison with Temporary Works Design

• Educated to degree level in an engineering or related subject
• Experienced of working in multi-disciplinary teams and have a track record of managing a section of the design works
• Experienced in managing throughout the Design Phase a section of a project, including for example civil, mechanical, electrical and control aspects; and experienced in delivering with a production methodology mindset, including modular designs
• Understanding of the importance of design interactions throughout the project lifecycle

At Mott Mac Donald Bentley you will be offered a competitive salary which is commensurate based on your experience.

• Pension matched by employer up to 7%
• Option to purchase, sell and carry over annual leave
• Life assurance / Private Medical Insurance / Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options
• 26 weeks maternity leave, enhanced paternity and adoption leave/ Shared parental leave
• Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs
• Gym Membership discounts UK wide
• Cycle to work scheme, interest free season ticket loans and discounted dining cards also available

About Mott Mac Donald

Mott Mac Donald is a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients' businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person's differences and striving to meet their needs. Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.

We believe that because we care about what we do, we do things better. We know that our people are our most valuable asset, so we are dedicated to investing in them, through our comprehensive training and development schemes, exposure to the wider design and build business and endless opportunities. We are committed to creating a workplace where our people are safe, have a voice, can reach their full potential, and everyone shares in the rewards.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute to projects that benefit our communities – from helping to secure water supplies for future generations to protecting homes and businesses from flood risk – our projects make a real difference.

A Mott Mac Donald Bentley we welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We are dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included, has the opportunity to thrive, and is treated with respect. Even if you don't meet every requirement for this role but are excited about the opportunity, we encourage you to apply. Find out more about our approach to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion here:  We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible.

This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us. Please call or email  to discuss any such adjustments that we can make. You can read more about our Equal Opportunities Policy here:
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We are committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both our employees and the needs of the business.

We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment practices are barrier-free and as inclusive as possible. This includes making adjustments during the job application process and throughout your future career with us.