Design Manager

** Design Manager – Water Recycling East*
* ** Hybrid – Peterborough** (3 days per week in the office for those within the Anglian Water region; flexible hybrid options available for candidates based further afield)
Join the award-winning @one Alliance, delivering a £9bn investment programme to safeguard water resources, enhance the environment, and support sustainable growth across the East of England—one of the UK’s most water-stressed regions.###

The Role We’re looking for an experienced Design Manager to lead the engineering design delivery of a diverse portfolio of water recycling projects across the East region. You’ll head up a multi-disciplinary engineering team, driving innovative and sustainable solutions that improve wastewater treatment performance, reduce carbon, and enhance natural capital.

Working collaboratively across the @one Alliance, you’ll champion new ways of working—focusing on outcomes over outputs—while embracing digital technologies and continuous improvement.### ###

Key Responsibilities
* Lead design delivery across a portfolio of water recycling and wastewater projects
* Develop and manage Engineering Project Plans covering scope, programme, cost, risk and resources
* Direct multi-disciplinary teams (process, mechanical, electrical, civil) to deliver high-quality design solutions
* Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to integrate designs effectively
* Drive affordability, value and low-carbon, environmentally sustainable solutions
* Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and lead a strong health & safety culture
* Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team
* Support innovation, standardisation and the use of digital engineering (including 3D modelling)
* Work closely with wider alliance functions (delivery, procurement, construction) to achieve project outcomes### ### About You
* Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
* Chartered, or working towards Chartered status
* Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering design for capital projects
* Strong understanding of CDM regulations and design responsibilities
* Experience with in the water sector or infrastructure projects
* Skilled in managing risk, programme delivery and project affordability
* Strong leadership, collaboration and decision-making skills
* Passion for sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement### ### Why Join Us?

Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative alliance delivering industry-leading infrastructure that protects and enhances the environment. You’ll play a key role in shaping resilient water recycling systems, while developing your career in a supportive and progressive environment that values innovation, diversity and growth.
** Closing date:
Friday 17th July*
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