Design Manager

Design Manager - Wastewater Treatment Projects

Job reference: 1

Location:

Reading, England, United Kingdom (Client: Occupop)

Posted: 20.05.2026

• Lead a multi‑disciplinary engineering team to deliver projects from concept through detailed design into construction.
• Ensure Health, Safety, Environmental & Sustainability standards and policies are incorporated into designs.
• Collaborate closely with clients, client representatives and third‑party agencies to develop engineered solutions.
• Develop, monitor and report on design budgets and expenditure.
• Represent the company at design review workshops and HAZOPs, ensuring timely closure of actions.
• Coordinate the role of PSDP for the design phase and manage risk assessments.
• Ensure design programmes are developed and monitored, adjusting to meet project outcomes.
• Monitor project performance, mitigate risks, manage opportunities and report monthly outcomes to the framework manager.
• Prepare costed proposals for final design and contract documentation, reviewing red‑line documents.
• Provide training, mentoring and development plans for team members.
• Participate in resource management and recruitment as a hiring manager.
• Respond to client and stakeholder complaints, obtain satisfaction surveys and drive continuous improvement.
• Keep up to date with latest standards and technology through continuous professional development.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role, preferably in water and wastewater.
• Extensive knowledge of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (Construction) Regulations 2013.
• Certificate in Designing Safely for Construction and/or PSDP Coordination preferred.
• Experience in civil and process engineering works: temporary works, bulk earthworks, tank systems, building works, process units, and M&E installations.
• Level 8 Honours Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Environmental Engineering.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver project objectives.
• Collaborative skills with clients and representatives, leading design solutions.
• Good working knowledge of programme management software (e.g., Microsoft Project) and the MS Office suite.
• Strong communication skills and high motivation.
• Full driving licence.

Glanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design, build, operate and maintain critical water and wastewater infrastructure across Ireland and the UK. We champion safety, well‑being, innovation, integrity, collaboration, courage, agility, accountability, diversity and inclusion.