Design Manager Associate Director

Job :
London, All GB Regions, United Kingdom Capabilities:
Civil and Structural Office Setup:
Hybrid Company:
Jacobs At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your impact
We are scaling at pace — and this is where you come in.

With long-term frameworks secured across AMP8 and beyond, Jacobs is expanding its senior design leadership team across the UK & Ireland. As an Associate Director – Design Manager, you’ll sit at the heart of delivery, accountable for end-to-end design across major capital programmes.

You will operate in a highly visible, client-facing role, leading integrated teams in alliance and D&B environments, ensuring designs meet not just technical standards — but programme, commercial, and construction realities.

What’s in it for you?

Work on career-defining infrastructure programmes with real societal impact

Be part of a globally connected technical community with access to world-class expertise

Flexible, hybrid working that supports performance and balanceA clear path to broader leadership and influence within Jacobs The ability to shape innovation and future delivery models in water

At Jacobs, we don’t just deliver projects — we reimagine what’s possible.
Here's what you'll need
Already a proven leader? now you’re ready to step into a role with greater influence and impact.

Chartered Engineer with 12+ years’ experience in water & wastewater

Strong track record in detailed design and Design & Build delivery

Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on major capital programmes

Deep understanding of NEC3/NEC4, alliancing, and integrated delivery models

Ability to confidently manage technical risk, change, and complex interfacesA natural communicator who can translate complexity into clarity

The credibility and judgement to lead autonomously at a senior level

Your expertise might include:

Design management, constructability, commissioning integration, technical governance, value engineering, risk & change management, stakeholder engagement, and client leadership.

Ready to Lead What’s Next?

If you’re driven by impact, motivated by complexity, and ready to shape critical infrastructure at scale — we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help us deliver a more resilient, sustainable future. #LI-MF3  Joining Jacobs not only connects you locally but globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business, and we truly believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.

With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you have the support, means and space to maximize your potential. You’ll uncover flexible working arrangements, benefits, and opportunities, from well-being benefits to our global giving and volunteering program, to exploring new and inventive ways to help our clients make the world a better place.

No matter what drives you, you’ll discover how you can cultivate, nurture, and achieve your goals – all at a single global company. Find out more about life  aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected and creative. We accept people for who they are, and we champion the richness of different perspectives, lived experiences and backgrounds in the workplace, as a source of learning and innovation.

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