Water Design Manager

Design Manager

Shape the Future of Our Cities and Environments.

Are you a passionate Design Manager ready to take on a leading role in some of the UK's most exciting and innovative projects? Join our client's team and make a significant impact on the future of cities and environments, working on landmark engineering projects both domestically and internationally.

This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to critical UK infrastructure projects, collaborating with a talented, multi-disciplinary team within the Water market. You'll help shape transformational programmes that deliver industry‑leading solutions throughout the project lifecycle, from design through to construction‑phase support.

Location:

Hybrid working available (3 days per week office/site‑based)

Type:
Contract

Rate: £68 per hour

• Coordinating or managing a team of engineers to deliver technical design work on complex multi‑disciplinary projects, adhering to national and project‑specific design codes and standards. Focus on hydraulics, wastewater and clean water infrastructure, water reuse, and pipelines.
• Driving the production and review of technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work, ensuring consistency and high‑quality standards.
• Providing technical input into project design deliverables, collaborating with the project management team to ensure successful time management, budget adherence, and milestone achievement.
• Collaborating with clients, operational teams, and other internal teams to deliver integrated solutions across projects.
• Mentoring junior team members and contributing to the growth of the engineering capabilities within the team.
• Working independently with minimal technical guidance, exercising sound judgement in solving complex problems, and providing guidance to junior team members.
• Supporting bid proposals with technical and delivery expertise.
• Delivering integrated design solutions in collaboration with multi‑disciplinary teams both in the UK and overseas.
• Ensuring adherence to quality assurance standards by reviewing both your work and that of others.

• A degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Preferably Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer.
• Proven experience coordinating or managing an engineering design delivery team within a consultancy, particularly in a multi‑disciplinary environment, and collaborating with contractors to deliver projects across the full lifecycle.
• Strong ability to identify innovative solutions to design challenges with a broad perspective.
• In‑depth knowledge of risk assessment, quality control, change management, commercial awareness, design management, and collaboration with key disciplines such as MEICA, structures, and geotechnics.
• Practical knowledge of current design codes, industry standards, and best practices, including CDM regulations, Eurocodes, regulatory bodies, water utility standards, and NEC.
• Ability to work independently with minimal technical guidance.
• Experience in the Water market is essential.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convey technical concepts clearly to diverse, multi‑disciplinary teams.
• A proactive, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to drive success across projects.

If you're an experienced and motivated Design Manager with a passion for shaping the future of water infrastructure projects, this is your opportunity to join an innovative team and make a real difference. Apply now to take the next step in your career.