Design Manager

Are you ready to lead the design of complex, high‑impact engineering projects that shape the future of water and wastewater treatment?

We’re looking for a driven and inspiring Design Manager to take ownership of the complete design lifecycle—ensuring every project is delivered with technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and outstanding teamwork.

In this pivotal role, you will guide and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams from concept through to detailed design and delivery. You will oversee design change management, guarantee compliance with CDM regulations, maintain rigorous quality assurance, and work closely with project, engineering, and construction colleagues to ensure perfect integration between design and delivery.

Your work will shape innovative, safe, sustainable solutions that support communities and the environment—making this a role with real purpose and real impact.

Please note that the role will require you to be on‑site or in the office at least 3 times a week.

• 8–10 years’ experience in design management or design production, ideally within water and wastewater projects
• Strong understanding of water treatment processes, with practical experience in design performance monitoring (including EVA)
• Proven ability to manage design changes and maintain regulatory compliance, including CDM

• Effective leadership and communication skills, able to engage and influence stakeholders
• Highly organised, detail‑focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a collaborative and confident decision‑making approach

• Degree in Engineering, Design, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline
• Chartered or working toward chartership, with strong knowledge of water/wastewater design and CDM responsibilities
• Demonstrated experience managing design budgets, schedules, and performance

If you’re motivated by complex design challenges and want to lead meaningful engineering projects that make a measurable difference, we’d love to hear from you.