Design Manager - Water

Overview

Shape the Future of our cities and environments. Are you a Design Manager who is passionate about making the world a better place? Join Atkins

Réalis and take a leading role in shaping the future of our cities and environments.

We are looking for an energetic and experienced Design Manager in our Design & Advanced Technology (D&AT) Practice to deliver cutting‑edge, iconic projects to our Water market clients such as Wessex Water, Welsh Water, Severn Trent Water, South West Water, Environment Agency and other regional water authorities.

The Design Manager will coordinate and manage teams of engineers, oversee delivery of technical design work on multi‑disciplinary projects, review technical deliverables, drive technical input into project design, collaborate with clients and teams, provide mentorship, support bid proposals, and work closely with multi‑disciplinary teams both in the UK and overseas.

• Coordinate or manage a team of engineers for delivery of technical design work on multi‑disciplinary projects following relevant national and project‑specific design codes and standards, and to high‑quality levels in areas such as hydraulics, wastewater and clean water infrastructure, water reuse, and pipelines.
• Responsible for driving and overseeing the production and reviewing of technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work with defined scope and ensuring consistency.
• Drive the technical input into project design deliverables for aspects of complex multi‑disciplinary projects and work with the project management team to manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programmes.
• Collaborate with client, operational, project, or service activities within your immediate team and other related Atkins
  
  Réalis teams.
• Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues and help to grow the Engineering capabilities within the local team.
• Work independently with minimal guidance. Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems and provide guidance to junior team members.
• Provide technical and delivery support for bid proposals.
• Work closely with a multi‑disciplinary team in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design including checking and reviewing own work as well as others.

• A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer.
• Proven experience in coordinating or managing an engineering design delivery team for a design consultancy within a multi‑disciplinary environment, collaborating with contractors, and delivering across the full project lifecycle.
• Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions to design problems.
• Strong knowledge and practical experience in risk assessment, quality control, change management, commercial awareness, design management and collaboration with key disciplines involved in water infrastructure design and delivery, e.g. MEICA, structures, geotechnics.
• Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards as well as industry best practices including CDM Regulations, Eurocodes, regulatory bodies, water utility standards, NEC, etc.
• Ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
• Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools such as AutoCAD, CDE's, MS Suite, Power BI.
• Experience in the Water market is preferred.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly and effectively within diverse multi‑disciplinary teams.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive teamwork and shared success across projects.

Enjoy competitive salaries, employee rewards and a range of benefits that can be tailored to suit your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices. Training and professional development opportunities are available, along with hybrid working culture and flexible holiday allowances.

This role may require security clearance and offers of employment will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance. If necessary, this will be discussed  vetting process is delivered by United Kingdom Security Vetting (UKSV) and may require candidates to provide proof of residency in the UK of 5 years or longer.

We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels that they belong. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and employee resource groups to support all employees. As an Equal Opportunities Employer, we value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities.