Project Design Manager

 

Description:


As a Project Design Manager within one of our four business units, you will champion the delivery of capital projects that reduce operational risk. You will lead a cross‑disciplinary team in developing and overseeing safe, compliant, on‑time, and on‑budget solutions that meet quality, environmental and governance standards.

What You’ll Be Doing
 

  • Oversee multiple projects through full lifecycle delivery - from scoping and design through construction, handover and post‑handover management.
  • Assure CDM compliance and promote a zero‑harm culture through audits, peer reviews and checks.
  • Develop and empower a high-performing team of project engineers, planners, cost managers and coordinators.
  • Manage programme-level delivery, cost forecasts, risk and change, maintaining alignment with Integrated Project Leaders.
  • Drive constructability reviews and solution development with a focus on TOTEX, Risk/Opportunity/Value, and win‑win outcomes.
  • Ensure robust Delivery Execution Plans (DEPs) are in place and accepted by stakeholders.
  • Foster collaborative working with Alliance teams, clients, and supply chain partners to deliver integrated outcomes.
  • Translate client governance requirements and support IPLs at governance boards as required.
     

About You

You are a credible and experienced Project Design Manager with strong leadership, technical and delivery skills. You will ideally have:
 

  • A degree in engineering (or equivalent experience), with proven experience in water or wastewater project delivery.
  • Sound knowledge of CDM and health & safety regulations, ideally with IOSH qualification.
  • APMP qualification or equivalent and experience working within a commercial or Design & Build environment.
  • Strong stakeholder management, team development and communication skills.
  • Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams and multiple simultaneous projects.
  • The ability to operate strategically and resiliently, delivering outcomes under tight deadlines.
  • A collaborative mindset with the ability to drive cost-effective, sustainable and inclusive solutions.

Organization Sweco
Industry Management Jobs
Occupational Category Project Design Manager
Job Location Peterborough,UK
Shift Type Morning
Job Type Full Time
Gender No Preference
Career Level Intermediate
Experience 2 Years
Posted at 2025-11-08 11:14 am
Expires on 2025-12-23