Design Manager - Water Treatment & Non-Infrastructure

Position: Design Manager - Water Treatment & Non-Infrastructure
Design Manager - Water Treatment & Non-Infrastructure Projects

Location:

Hybrid - Peterborough (minimum 3 days per fortnight in the office)
Type:
Permanent
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000 + £6,000-£7,000 car allowance or company car, 5% pension contribution, up to 7.5% annual bonus and flexible benefits package

Lead the delivery of major AMP8 water investment projects

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to lead the delivery of engineering solutions across a diverse portfolio of potable water non-infrastructure projects. Working within a highly collaborative programme environment, you will play a pivotal role in delivering upgrades, maintenance works, storage asset improvements, groundwater abstraction schemes and emergency projects that support critical water infrastructure.

This role offers the opportunity to shape engineering delivery during one of the largest investment periods the UK water sector has seen, whilst leading and developing a talented multi-disciplinary team.

The Role

As Design Manager, you will lead a team of approximately 15-20 engineers and technical specialists, ensuring the successful delivery of safe, sustainable and value-driven design solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Design Management

Lead engineering design delivery across a portfolio of potable water non-infrastructure projects
Develop and manage engineering project plans covering scope, programme, cost, risk and resources
Provide technical direction on treatment processes and engineering solutions alongside senior discipline engineers
Assess project complexity and allocate suitable engineering resources
Implement quality assurance processes and drive a right-first-time approach
Manage supplier and subcontractor design inputs from engagement through to integration

Project Delivery

Work collaboratively with operational, commercial and delivery teams to achieve project objectives
Identify opportunities to improve affordability, efficiency and value
Support programme development and delivery against key milestones
Promote sustainable engineering solutions throughout project life cycles

Health & Safety

Undertake delegated Principal Designer duties under CDM Regulations
Manage competency assessments and design risk management activities
Ensure design risk assessments and health and safety documentation are produced and maintained to a high standard

Leadership & Team Development

Provide clear and visible leadership to a multi-disciplinary engineering team
Manage performance, development and career progression activities
Support recruitment and succession planning initiatives
Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement

Transformation & Innovation

Support the transition and development of engineering delivery within AMP8
Drive innovation, experimentation and improved ways of working
Champion low-carbon design, natural capital improvement and digital engineering solutions

About You

To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:

Degree qualified in an engineering discipline
Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards Chartership
Experience delivering potable water treatment or non-infrastructure projects within the UK water sector
Previous experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams
Strong understanding of UK water industry regulations and standards
Knowledge of CDM Regulations and design risk management
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Experience managing programmes, resources, quality and risk
A passion for innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement

What's on Offer?

Up to £85,000 basic salary
£6,000-£7,000 car cash allowance or company car
5% employer pension contribution
Up to 7.5% annual performance bonus
Flexible benefits package
Hybrid working arrangement
Opportunity to lead a significant AMP8 project portfolio
Long-term career progression and professional development
Exposure to high-profile water infrastructure and treatment schemes
Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment

If you're an experienced Design Manager, Engineering Manager or Design Lead looking to take on a key leadership role within AMP8, we'd be keen to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Leon Smith, Murray McIntosh at If this opportunity aligns with your experience and career ambitions, apply today and take the next step in your water sector leadership career