Engineering & Design Manager

Description and requirements

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society.

You will be working in the Infrastructure function working on our Anglian Water Project. Through our role in the @one Alliance, we’re helping Anglian Water deliver a £2.6billion investment in vital infrastructure. From civil works to water treatment facilities, this programme strengthens environmental protection across the East of England - safeguarding water resources for generations to come.

We are currently looking for an Engineering & Design Manager who will deliver projects safely, on time, and sustainably - driving efficiency and strong performance without compromising governance.

• Lead the design and technical delivery of clean water and water recycling projects across infrastructure and treatment assets.
• Own Engineering Project Plans, covering scope, programme, cost, risk, and resource requirements.
• Align multidisciplinary teams to set design direction, maintain technical standards, and deliver fully integrated solutions.
• Drive innovation through digital design, BIM-enabled models, and sustainable low‑carbon, whole‑life thinking.
• Lead and develop the design team while working closely with project, procurement, environmental, and construction teams to deliver safe, high‑quality, cost‑effective outcomes.

• Degree-qualified engineer, ideally chartered or progressing toward chartership.
• Strong design management experience, preferably in water or environmental infrastructure.
• Proven leader of multidisciplinary teams, delivering high‑quality and sustainable design solutions.
• Solid technical knowledge of clean water, water recycling, pipelines, or treatment processes.
• Strong communicator with experience in collaborative delivery environments and a clear focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation.

• 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing and employee assistance
• Professional development
• Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependents and parental bereavement leave)

We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high‑performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.

Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore.

We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at  or call  – Option 5 & 1.

We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.