67 lead design engineer jobs found in Birmingham

What is the purpose of the role? The Lead Design Engineer is responsible for creating, guiding and overseeing the design efforts within the organisation. This role involves leading an team to innovate, design standard, configured and bespoke orders. The Lead Design Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the company's quality standards. Primary Responsibilities Leadership and Management: Leads cross functional technical teams providing mentorship in both technical and interpersonal skills. Sets clear goals and expectations and provides regular feedback and performance evaluations. Leads collaborative efforts on complex projects, ensuring clear communication and coordination across disciplines. Project Management: Plan, manage, and oversee design projects from conception to completion. Coordinates project timelines and manages multiple high-priority tasks, ensuring all stakeholders meet...

Company Description “Lead the future of water infrastructure in the North & Midlands – innovate, inspire, deliver.” Work with Us. Change the World. At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one...

Joining Arup Arup undertakes transmission and distribution design projects across the globe. In the UK we deliver concept through to detail design for a wide range of clients including established asset owners and new market entrants (interconnectors, private wire schemes etc). As an example, Arup recently formed a joint venture with AECOM to serve as the design and consenting service partner for the UK National Grid’s Great Grid Partnership. Over a period of 8–12 years, Arup will help deliver key aspects of the transmission grid transformation, ensuring a resilient, low-carbon energy network for the future. This is the UK’s major grid modernisation programme, set to deliver five times more electricity infrastructure than has been built in the past three decades. These projects, part of the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework, will enhance the country’s energy backbone, supporting planned renewable developments such as wind farms in the North Sea and...

Joining Arup Arup undertakes transmission and distribution design projects across the globe. In the UK we deliver concept through to detail design for a wide range of clients including established asset owners and new market entrants (interconnectors, private wire schemes etc). As an example, Arup recently formed a joint venture with AECOM to serve as the design and consenting service partner for the UK National Grid’s Great Grid Partnership. Over a period of 8–12 years, Arup will help deliver key aspects of the transmission grid transformation, ensuring a resilient, low-carbon energy network for the future. This is the UK’s major grid modernisation programme, set to deliver five times more electricity infrastructure than has been built in the past three decades. These projects, part of the Accelerated Strategic Transmission Investment (ASTI) framework, will enhance the country’s energy backbone, supporting planned renewable developments such as wind farms in the North Sea and...

Job Description The UK Energy market is undergoing unprecedented change as the country strives towards a net zero carbon target. The sector must contend with high penetration of modern generation, transmission and distribution technologies, energy storage and prepare for the increased demand associated with the electrification of transport and heat as the countries progresses along the decarbonisation pathway. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the energy sector, to deliver outstanding projects and be part of the solution to delivering Net Zero. We empower our people to be the professional individuals they want to be, working on projects they feel proud of, making a difference to the world they live in and the legacy they leave behind. Building strong and trusted relationships is a key part of this role. You’ll enjoy working with others, sometimes at client sites, sometimes from our offices. You will be given the opportunity to develop your career...

Senior Electrical Design Engineer (Water) We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Senior Electrical Design Engineers (Water) for a variety of major long-term frameworks across the UK. In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry RPS, and Tetra Tech, have successfully won a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England. RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations, gives our people the opportunity to create positive change. Under this 10-year framework, RPS will drive program optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to foster a...

Job Description Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has around 2,000 bright minds working across multiple offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive. Job Description Do you have experience in complex, technically challenging projects and want to join the UK team of our Global Healthcare Division? Do you enjoy developing sustainable solutions for technical challenges and working on a wide variety of project types? Are you motivated by innovative engineering solutions and creating sustainable change that benefits society and nature? Do you want to work in an environment that welcomes design flair and innovative solutions? If this sounds like you, or you’re curious to learn more, then this...

Job Description We invite you to bring your mechanical building services design expertise to our UK Healthcare team, as you contribute to our team delivering sustainable healthcare building projects, both in the UK and overseas. To succeed in this role, you must have excellent communication skills and experience of the design and construction of healthcare buildings. Our senior mechanical design engineer will be responsible for developing resilient, sustainable, adaptable and innovative engineering solutions on our healthcare projects and for supporting the delivery of Ramboll’s engineering advisory and design services through all project stages. Our Healthcare projects range from major new build facilities, through to refurbishment of existing facilities as well as sustainability and decarbonisation focussed interventions   Job Description Do you have experience in complex, technically challenging projects and want to join the UK team of our Global Healthcare Division?...

Senior / Principal Civil Engineer - Highways, Drainage & Development Infrastructure Location: Birmingham (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: £46,000 - £65,000 + Benefits Type: Full-Time | Permanent Senior / Principal Civil Engineer - Birmingham Are you an experienced Civil Engineer looking to step into a more senior role or already operating at Principal level and looking for a fresh challenge? An established and highly regarded development infrastructure consultancy is looking to appoint a Senior / Principal Civil Engineer into its growing Birmingham office . This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer with strong experience in highways, drainage and development infrastructure design to join a collaborative and forward-thinking team working on a wide range of complex, high-profile projects across the UK. This role would suit someone who enjoys taking ownership of technical delivery, mentoring junior staff, and playing a key part in the...

Job Description The UK Energy market is undergoing unprecedented change as the country strives towards a net zero carbon target. The sector must contend with high penetration of modern generation, transmission and distribution technologies, energy storage and prepare for the increased demand associated with the electrification of transport and heat as the countries progresses along the decarbonisation pathway. As part of the Net Zero agenda, networks have a crucial role in delivering the renewable energy which is required to be connected. The transmission network operators have secured c.£8bn as part of the RIIO T2 package. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the energy sector, to deliver outstanding projects and be part of the solution to delivering Net Zero. We empower our people to be the professional individuals they want to be, working on projects they feel proud of, making a difference to the world they live in and the legacy they leave behind....

Principal Electrical Design Engineer (Water) We are currently in the market to recruit multiple Principal Electrical Design Engineers (Water) for a variety of major long-term frameworks across the UK. In addition to a range of long-term programmes across the UK water industry RPS, and Tetra Tech, have successfully won a £100 million single-award framework from United Utilities to support the improvement of river health across the Northwest of England. RPS has been working with United Utilities for over 20 years on innovative projects. As we move towards AMP8, this is an exciting time to be working in the water industry, and collaborating with passionate organisations, gives our people the opportunity to create positive change. Under this 10-year framework, RPS will drive program optimisation, develop solutions, and select the preferred options based on best value, lowest carbon, and cost. Our mission is to deliver exceptional water services to...

Job Description The UK Energy market is undergoing unprecedented change as the country strives towards a net zero carbon target. The sector must contend with high penetration of modern generation, transmission and distribution technologies, energy storage and prepare for the increased demand associated with the electrification of transport and heat as the countries progresses along the decarbonisation pathway. As part of the Net Zero agenda, networks have a crucial role in delivering the renewable energy which is required to be connected. The transmission network operators have secured c.£8bn as part of the RIIO T2 package. This is an opportunity to work at the forefront of the energy sector, to deliver outstanding projects and be part of the solution to delivering Net Zero. We empower our people to be the professional individuals they want to be, working on projects they feel proud of, making a difference to the world they live in and the legacy they leave behind....

Company Description Ramboll is ranked a Top 10 consultant in the UK and has around 2,000 bright minds working across multiple offices to apply their passion to deliver innovative solutions across Buildings, Transport, Environment & Health and Energy. We love seeing our talents develop and succeed and you will have opportunities to work on challenging and inspiring projects within an environment that is friendly, open and supportive. Job Description We invite you to bring your mechanical building services design expertise to our UK Healthcare team, as you contribute to our team delivering sustainable healthcare building projects, both in the UK and overseas. To succeed in this role, you must have excellent communication skills and experience of the design and construction of healthcare buildings. Our senior mechanical design engineer will be responsible for developing resilient, sustainable, adaptable and innovative engineering solutions on our healthcare projects...

EICA Design Engineer Locations: Redhill ¦ Birmingham ¦ Glasgow ¦ Chester ¦ Leeds Shape the Future of Water Engineering with Binnies UK – Part of the RSK Group At Binnies UK , we’re not simply delivering water-sector projects - we’re engineering solutions that protect communities, enhance the environment, and secure the future of Critical Human Infrastructure . Our teams work across the UK and internationally, designing the systems that keep water safe, reliable, and sustainable. If you’re passionate about EICA engineering, eager to solve complex challenges, and ready to make a measurable impact on society, this is where your expertise can truly shine. Why You’ll Love Working Here Because we offer more than a role - we offer purpose, progression, and a culture where innovation thrives . A career built around you Private Health Insurance & Income Protection Life Assurance for added peace of mind Annual Leave Purchase Scheme for extra flexibility...

Principal Civil Design Engineer / Engineering Manager  💧 UK Water Sector ¦ Immediate Start 📍 Location: Birmingham 🏡 Hybrid / Flexible Working Available 🎁 Benefits We offer a competitive package designed to support your wellbeing and career development: 🌟 9-day working fortnight 💷 Competitive pension scheme 🌴 33 days annual leave 🤝 Paid volunteering day each year 👶 Enhanced parental leave 🩺 Private medical cover 🎓 Support of 2 paid qualifications  💰 Annual bonus (subject to company and individual performance) 🔧 About the Role Following major AMP8 framework wins and continued growth across UK water companies, Binnies (part of the RSK Group) is expanding its UK Water Services capability. We are seeking a Chartered Civil Engineer to provide technical leadership and lead our Birmingham-based civil engineering team . This role suits an experienced engineer who enjoys being a technical authority and subject matter expert , while also...

Date Posted: 2026-03-13 Country: United Kingdom Location: Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton Position Role Type: Onsite What You Will Do * Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the Senior Thermal Design Engineer will be key in the development of new heat exchangers for Civil, Military and Development projects. The will work with multiple functions to develop the optimal product solution for each customers requirements. Size heat exchangers using in-house developed Excel based macros and Python software which apply principles of heat transfer and fluid mechanics with working fluids such as air, oil, fuel, water and refrigerants Carry out hand calculations to support on the spot what-if heat exchanger design or flow condition variability effect on performance and pressure drop Use of Star CCM+ to simulate heat exchanger conjugate heat transfer to provide local temperatures and pressures in support of thermal fatigue analysis Write test specifications and work with Test...

Department: Capital Design Salary (£): £,-£, Senior Design Engineer At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top % of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here. Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.  If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.  Are you passionate about tackling climate change and making a positive impact on the environment? Our ambitious five-year programme, featuring over , innovative projects, is dedicated to overcoming the challenges of delivering exceptional water and waste services. With our dedicated in-house design team, we are set to achieve outstanding results and make a significant impact. About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Design Engineer...

Department: Capital Design Salary (£): £,-£, Design Engineer Join Our Team as a Design Engineer!  At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top % of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.  Are you passionate about tackling climate change and making a positive impact on the environment? Our ambitious five-year programme, featuring over , innovative projects, is dedicated to overcoming the challenges of delivering exceptional water and waste services. With our dedicated in-house design team, we are set to achieve outstanding results and make a significant impact.  About the Role  We have an exciting opportunity for a Design Engineer. The role will be based in Finham (Coventry). This role will sit in our expanding our...

The Role As a Principal Engineer, you’ll lead the design assurance and as-built engineering activities across major HS2 work packages. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that constructed works are accurately captured, validated, and reflected in final design records, working closely with site teams, designers, and digital delivery specialists. Key Responsibilities Lead the review and validation of as-built designs across heavy civils packages (earthworks, structures, drainage, etc.) Provide technical oversight and assurance to ensure compliance with HS2 standards and specifications Coordinate with construction and site teams to resolve design discrepancies and engineering challenges Support the production of as-built models, drawings, and engineering documentation Mentor and guide junior engineers and contribute to technical best practice Engage with stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely information handover What We’re Looking For Chartered Engineer...

The Role As a Principal Engineer, you’ll lead the design assurance and as-built engineering activities across major HS2 work packages. You’ll play a key role in ensuring that constructed works are accurately captured, validated, and reflected in final design records, working closely with site teams, designers, and digital delivery specialists. Key Responsibilities Lead the review and validation of as-built designs across heavy civils packages (earthworks, structures, drainage, etc.) Provide technical oversight and assurance to ensure compliance with HS2 standards and specifications Coordinate with construction and site teams to resolve design discrepancies and engineering challenges Support the production of as-built models, drawings, and engineering documentation Mentor and guide junior engineers and contribute to technical best practice Engage with stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely information handover What We’re Looking For Chartered Engineer...