Job Title: Project Technical Lead
Location: Remote
Contract Type: Freelance (Inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
Discipline: Civil, Mechanical, or Process
Sectors: Water & Wastewater (Non-Infrastructure)

A leading consultancy is urgently seeking experienced Project Technical Leads to support the delivery of multiple non-infrastructure water and wastewater schemes across the UK. This is a key freelance opportunity for design professionals who can coordinate technical delivery, ensure collaboration across disciplines, and drive progress in line with programme milestones.

• Act as the technical lead on non-infrastructure projects, overseeing and coordinating multi-disciplinary design teams (Process, Civil, MEICA).

• Ensure effective technical integration across all engineering disciplines throughout the design lifecycle.

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the client, attending meetings and providing updates.

• Work closely with the Project Manager to align technical delivery with the programme schedule.

• Provide oversight to ensure the design is compliant, coordinated, and buildable.

• Manage technical risks and support quality assurance and design governance processes.

• Proven experience in leading technical delivery of non-infrastructure water/wastewater projects, ideally within UK water frameworks.

• Background in Civil, Mechanical, or Process engineering.

• Strong track record of multidisciplinary coordination and design leadership.

• Confident in client-facing environments with excellent communication skills.

• Good understanding of design standards, safety in design, and quality procedures.