Regulated Water Lead

Job Title: Regulated Water Lead – Engineer (Principal Engineer / Technical Director level)
Salary: Circa £60,000-£75,000(Dependent on experience)
Location: Leeds
Type: Permanent, Full Time – Hybrid

About the Role:
Our client is looking to strengthen its position within the regulated water sector and is seeking a senior-level engineering professional to play a key role in delivering and shaping major UK infrastructure programmes.

This is a strategic position offering involvement across full project lifecycles, from feasibility and front-end design through to detailed design and construction support. The successful candidate will contribute both technically and commercially, influencing programme delivery and supporting wider sector growth.

About the Client:
Our client is an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy operating across the UK and internationally. They are independent and employee-owned, operating under a stewardship model that promotes long-term thinking and investment.

Innovation, sustainability and resilience are central to their work. They are committed to professional development, inclusion and flexible working, and place strong emphasis on supporting staff wellbeing and career progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead project and programme delivery across full UK water project lifecycles (feasibility through to construction support)
• Support technical teams to meet programme, budget and quality targets
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work and contribute to bid proposals
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and supply chain partners
• Ensure compliance with quality standards, Safety in Design (CDM) and environmental legislation
• Manage contracts, budgets, change and risk
• Produce project reports and technical documentation
• Champion digital innovation and continuous improvement
• Mentor junior engineers and support professional development
• Potentially act as Delegated / Supervising Civil Engineer within ICE training schemes

What Our Client is Looking For:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Chartered Engineer status (or substantial progress towards chartership considered)
• Experience delivering projects for regulated UK water clients and contractors
• Strong end-to-end project management experience
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams
• Ability to build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships
• Commitment to innovation and quality improvement
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience mentoring engineers towards professional qualification
• Experience working within Office 365 and SharePoint environments

What Our Client Offers:

• Competitive salary package
• Hybrid working model
• Flexible working arrangements, including part-time consideration
• Generous professional development budget
• Support towards chartered and professional qualifications
• Health and wellbeing initiatives
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (UK)
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Strong focus on work-life balance
• Inclusive and supportive working culture

Eligibility:

• Right to work in the UK
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel to UK project sites as required

Opportunity for Growth:
This role offers genuine strategic influence within the regulated water sector. The successful candidate will play a key part in shaping sector growth, leading high-profile infrastructure programmes and mentoring future engineering leaders within the organisation.

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.