Design Manager
We’re looking for an experienced Design Manager to join a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure business working as part of a major water infrastructure alliance.
With AMP8 bringing the largest capital investment programme in the organisation's history, this is an opportunity to join at an exciting time and take a leading role in delivering major projects across the water sector.
The role will focus on a portfolio of potable water, non-infrastructure and water treatment projects, including a high-profile £60m water treatment works upgrade.
What You'll Be Doing
As Design Manager, you'll lead a multidisciplinary engineering team of around 15–20 engineers and design professionals, taking responsibility for the successful delivery of engineering solutions across your portfolio.
Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading multidisciplinary design delivery across a portfolio of water projects.
* Developing Engineering Project Plans covering scope, programme, cost, risk and resources.
* Providing technical direction alongside Senior Discipline Engineers.
* Managing design quality and ensuring a right-first-time approach.
* Managing design risk assessments and health & safety documentation.
* Driving innovation, digital technology and continuous improvement.
* Supporting the transition and transformation of the engineering function through AMP8.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with experienced Design Managers who have:
* A degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification.
* Proven experience within the water industry.
* Ideally, experience delivering potable water and non-infrastructure treatment projects.
* Knowledge of CDM and design risk management.
* Chartered Engineer status, or a willingness to work towards Chartership, would be advantageous.
Why Join?
You'll be joining an established infrastructure business with a strong reputation for delivering major UK projects and investing in its people.
You'll receive:
* Competitive compensation and benefits package
* Private medical
* Life assurance
* Company pension
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays and loyalty days
* Company car / car allowance / green car scheme depending on position
* Long-term career progression
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Design Manager looking to take ownership of a major water portfolio and play a key role in delivering the next generation of UK water infrastructure.
Apply now for a confidential conversation