Design Manager

We are recruiting on behalf of a large water/utilities consultancy for a Design Manager to strengthen their engineering team based from their Peterborough office with hybrid working available.
Join the award-winning team 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 Design Manager will 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.
You'll champion new ways of working-focusing on outcomes over outputs-while embracing digital technologies and continuous improvement.

As part of the role you will:
- 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 The Candidate:
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

Packages include
- A competitive salary
Hybrid Working
Car/car allowance (Jobs needs dependent)
25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
Contribution Pension scheme
Life Assurance
Health Insurance
Private Medical Insurance
And many more benefits including - cycle to work scheme, discounts and savings Hub, Kids Pass etc
To be considered for this role please apply / send an updated CV to