Design Manager - Water

THE OPPORTUNITY

Do you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a real difference?

We are looking to appoint a Design Manager to support major programmes across the Midlands. This role can be based from our offices in Birmingham, Derby or Redditch. It offers hybrid working with a great work-life balance.

• Lead a talented team to deliver impactful water projects, from initial concept to detailed design.
• Work on award‑winning initiatives across clean water, wastewater, flood risk, and urban drainage.
• Influence the future of the industry by partnering with major clients across the UK.
• Oversee all aspects of delivery, including design & build projects, detailed design delivery, and owners engineer services.
• Plan and lead the technical delivery of projects, collaborating closely with clients and guiding a multidisciplinary team.

• Experienced engineer with strong technical expertise in civil, mechanical, electrical, process, or other relevant disciplines.
• Ideally chartered with a relevant engineering institution; support can be provided to achieve this.
• Demonstrable experience leading and managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and multiple projects and stakeholders, with major project experience highly desirable.

• Competitive salary and bonus schemes.
• Enhanced pension plan.
• Annual leave with option to buy/sell additional days.
• Private medical insurance.
• Group income protection & life assurance included.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Hybrid / flexible working.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.