About the Role
The Project Leader role combines elements of both traditional Project Management and Design Engineering, managing projects through the outline and detailed design lifecycle for water and wastewater projects. The role supports cross‑disciplinary teams and contributes to design completion within programme, budget and quality requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with the project triangle (Site Manager and Quantity Surveyor) to integrate technical, constructability and commercial aspects.
- Lead the design of treatment or infrastructure projects from outline to detail, construction, commissioning and handover.
- Coordinate the multidisciplinary project team including civil, electrical, mechanical and process designers, BIM modelers and technical specialists.
- Undertake design work in one’s discipline and mentor less experienced colleagues.
- Build positive relationships with client teams and promote a “one‑team” approach.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Accredited degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Process or Electrical).
- Incorporated member of a recognised engineering institution.
- Experience in outline and detailed design of water or wastewater projects.
- Knowledge of Designer or Principal Designer duties under CDM 2015.
Benefits and Remuneration
- Company‑matched pension contributions between 4.5 % and 7 %.
- Annual bonus schemes and payment of professional institution subscription costs.
- Minimum 33 days holiday per year, plus flexible options for buying, selling or carrying over leave.
- Life Assurance, private medical insurance, critical illness insurance and health screening options.
- Flexible working arrangements and support for work‑life balance.
- Enhanced family leave policies including paid maternity, adoption and paternity/partner leave.
- Learning and development programmes to support progression to professional chartership.
Work Details
Location: Bristol, GB
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Discipline: Civil
Job Ref: 15143
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and are committed to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included. We encourage candidates who do not meet every requirement but are excited about the opportunity to apply.
Contact
Recruiter: emily.naylor@jnbentley.co.uk – Phone: 01756 691572
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