Southern Water
Private UK utility supplying drinking water and treating wastewater across southern England.
Project Design Lead
Assist and coordinate design activities for engineering projects at Southern Water
Job Highlights
About the Role
All employees play a part in 24/7 incident support to ensure rapid resolution of water service issues. New hires will discuss any on‑call rota requirements during the interview process, reinforcing the company’s purpose of delivering water for life. • Coordinate engineering and project teams to keep tasks on track. • Maintain clear communication across Operations, Environmental Enabling, and Engineering & Construction departments. • Review and track design documentation, timelines, and compliance requirements. • Promote safe working practices and ensure design activities meet health and safety standards. • Assist project managers with planning and budgeting of design‑related activities.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸team coordination
- ▸stakeholder communication
- ▸design review
- ▸safety management
- ▸design planning
- ▸incident support
What You Bring
The Project Design Lead position at Southern Water, based in Falmer with hybrid working and required site visits, is a permanent full‑time role. Candidates must hold a valid driving licence. The closing date for applications is 3 February 2026, and salary will be discussed during the screening stage. Southern Water is seeking an early‑career professional who enjoys collaborative environments and wants to develop a career in engineering, construction, or infrastructure. The role sits within the Engineering and Technical Solutions team and offers significant scope to learn, grow, and contribute to meaningful projects. • Demonstrate enthusiasm, organization, and a willingness to learn, ideally with a degree or equivalent experience in Engineering, Environmental Science or a related field. • Possess experience in infrastructure or construction (helpful but not essential). • Familiarity with MS Project, BIM or NEC contracts is advantageous, with training provided. • Hold a valid driving licence for required site visits.
Requirements
- ▸engineering degree
- ▸infrastructure experience
- ▸ms project
- ▸bim
- ▸driving licence
- ▸early‑career
Work Environment
Hybrid