Senior Design Manager

Company Description

Division:
Water

Location:

London

Ayesa Engineering is a global consultancy with more than 3,200 employees. Its UK & Ireland business combines the strength and resources of an international organisation with the agility and autonomy typically associated with an SME.

Operating in 16 countries across 40 disciplines, Ayesa Engineering generates annual revenues of approximately €312 million and has established a strong international reputation across a broad range of engineering sectors. Its expertise spans water and flood infrastructure, transportation, marine and coastal engineering, geoscience, environmental services, energy, and building structures.

The UK & Ireland teams deliver technically complex and varied projects that enable professionals to develop broad expertise rather than being confined to highly specialised roles. This provides the opportunity to make a meaningful local impact while benefiting from the stability, technical knowledge, and career development opportunities of a well-established global consultancy.

• Lead and develop the design team to develop industry leading engineering design and solutions in the delivery of water, wastewater, sewage treatment, drainage, and utilities infrastructure from concept through detailed design and construction
• Oversee Design Management—coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, manage design reviews, approvals, QA compliance, and project documentation
• Work collaboratively with the Water Director, Project Leads, Commercial, HR & People Lead and all key stakeholders to deliver best value solutions.
• Deliver first class stakeholder management and engagement by providing clear, transparent and timely updates whilst championing collaboration and knowledge sharing/ transfer.
• Develop new ways of working, to reduce carbon, increase biodiversity, address climate change, and embrace innovations and new digital technologies.
• Manage the delivery of design in accordance with the design management plan, design brief, including client requirements, cost, programme, best practice, design standards, design responsibilities, BIM strategy and contract agreement.
• Lead buildability, risk, opportunity and value engineering reviews
• Oversee the Technical deliverables ensuring they are produced within the required timescales, costs are properly managed and technical change is tightly controlled.
• Deliver leading edge collaborative design by ensuring teams are synchronised and aligned in their processes and approaches to deliver the highest standards safely and consistently.
• Build and Maintain Client Relationships through clear communication, trust, and technical leadership
• Deliver Projects to Time, Cost, and Quality standards, including oversight of commercial and contractual performance
• Mentor and Develop Engineering Teams to strengthen capability and promote design excellence
• Contribute to Business Development—prepare proposals, design methodologies, and tender submissions
• Champion Innovation and Sustainability in design solutions across all sectors
• Collaborate Across Business Units with structural, geotechnical, and environmental teams to deliver fully integrated design solutions
• Monitor and report on design progress on a weekly and monthly basis, including taking action to maintain design delivery to time, cost, quality and safety requirements.

• Degree in Civil, Process, Mechanical or Electrical, or Water Engineering (or related discipline)
• Chartered or near-Chartered status (ICE, CIWEM, MEng, BEng or equivalent)
• 15+ years’ experience in water, utilities, or civil infrastructure design and management
• Proven experience in design management and project leadership within multidisciplinary environments
• Strong commercial understanding, including experience with NEC/FIDIC/PWC contracts

• Deep knowledge of design standards, UK regulations, WIMES and health & safety legislation.
• Expertise in design coordination and risk management for complex infrastructure projects.
• Strong client-facing and communication skills at senior levels.
• Track record of successful team leadership, mentoring, and staff development.
• Abili…