Design Manager - Major Projects (@one Alliance

Job Title

Design Manager

Hybrid – Peterborough (candidates within the Anglian Water region must be in the office 3 days per week; outside the region, a suitable hybrid arrangement can be discussed)

• 9‑day working fortnight
• Competitive pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave
• One paid volunteering day per year
• Enhanced parental leave
• Private medical cover
• Annual bonus (subject to company and individual performance)
• Private health insurance
• Income protection
• High street vouchers
• Life assurance
• Annual leave purchase scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Mental health support
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

We’re looking for a Design Manager to lead a multi‑disciplinary engineering team (15–20 people) delivering a £110m portfolio of wastewater treatment projects. The role requires driving solutions focused on phosphorus removal, storm overflow reduction, and enabling future growth using a holistic, place‑based approach.

• Lead design delivery across a portfolio of complex wastewater projects
• Manage engineering plans covering scope, programme, cost, risk and resources
• Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver outcomes
• Drive affordability, sustainability and low‑carbon design solutions
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and champion health & safety
• Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary team
• Promote innovation, standardisation and digital engineering (e.g., 3D modelling)

• Degree in Engineering (or equivalent);
  Chartered or working towards
• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering design on capital projects
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and design responsibilities
• Wastewater or utilities experience desirable
• Strong leadership, collaboration and problem‑solving skills
• Passion for sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement

Be part of a collaborative alliance delivering industry‑leading, environmentally focused infrastructure. You’ll play a key role in shaping resilient water systems while developing your career in a supportive, forward‑thinking environment.