Design Manager

Description:

Having been appointed to a large UK water consultancy framework in 2024, we are looking for a Design Manager to manage a multi-disciplinary team and lead the delivery of our clean water programme of works. You would build on the good work done in establishing our framework and work with our technical discipline leads to ensure projects within the clean water programme are delivered on time, budget and drive technical excellence. This will be a customer facing role requiring close working relationships with the client leadership team as part of a collaborative.

The role is expected to progress and evolve in line with the framework requirements and the candidates’ own skills and development areas. It offers an excellent opportunity to create future-proofed services and solutions that embrace latest innovations in digital technology and the chance to mentor the next generation of talent within our business.

Candidate specification

Essential
 

• Chartered Status (CEng) with a recognised Professional Institution
• An understanding of conventional and innovative water treatment technologies
• Track record of engineering technical leadership
• Significant experience in development and delivery of feasibility and outline design solutions within the UK water sector
• Ability to support bids, fee proposals or offers of service
• Ability to check and review technical deliverables, calculations and reports
• Strong communication skills with experience in effective collaboration across internal multi-disciplinary teams as well as Client teams
• Desire to take a leading role with client engagement
   

Desirable
 

• Track record in building teams and capability of junior staff
• Understanding of key water sector treatment and sustainability needs
• Understanding of drivers for wastewater treatment investment in England and Wales
• Excellent technical report writing skills using concise English