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Job Title: Lead Engineer\nLocation: Portsmouth Region\nJob Type: Permanent, Full-time (38 hours per week)\nCompany Overview\nI am seeking a Lead Engineer to provide critical support to the Engineering Manager in delivering a major new build reservoir project, the first of its kind in the South West in over 40 years. This is a unique opportunity to move beyond the typical water AMP cycle and play a key role in a huge infrastructure programme that will have a lasting impact on the local community. The project is technically complex, high-profile, and runs through to 2033, offering long-term stability, challenge, and professional growth.\nThis role involves managing design reviews, overseeing technical queries, and ensuring compliance with safety standards and contractual timelines.

You will take ownership of specific engineering work packages, act as the technical lead on smaller components, and ensure accurate data is available for contractors. Collaboration with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders will be central to securing alignment on solutions and strengthening engineering assurance systems and processes.\nThe Role\nAs Lead Engineer, you will manage design coordination and technical assurance across the project. You’ll chair meetings and workshops with design teams, contractors, and operations, ensuring alignment of solutions and resolution of technical queries.

This is your chance to be part of something truly different — a technically challenging programme that provides a rare opportunity to influence a landmark infrastructure project. You will also produce reports, engineering papers, and forecasts to support governance and stakeholder engagement.\nKey Responsibilities\n * Chair meetings with Design Guardians to track progress and resolve issues.\n * Manage responses to technical queries and design submissions from contractors.\n * Monitor and assess Design Guardian performance against KPIs.\n * Coordinate requests on engineering matters between the client and contractors.\n * Lead collaborative planning with contractors and chair workshops to align solutions.\n * Provide engineering input at Early Warning meetings and technical reviews.\n * Deliver regular updates and reports to the Engineering Manager on progress, risks, and forecasts.\nKey Requirements\n * Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering-related discipline.\n * Proven experience in design management within major infrastructure projects.\n * Strong knowledge of the design process and its commercial implications.\n * Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.\n * Ability to coordinate multiple parties and deliver results under pressure.\nHow to Apply\nIf you are ready to take on an exciting challenge as a Lead Engineer and be part of a transformative infrastructure project, please send your CV or contact Jordan Lee at for further details.\nGanymede Solutions is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We look forward to hearing from candidates who will contribute to our success.\nBy applying, you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice, available on our website.\nGanymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer.

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