Design Manager

Linear Recruitment · South Midlands

  • £80,000 a year
  • Full time
  • Posted 7 days ago
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The Opportunity

Our client is a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure business delivering major projects through a water infrastructure alliance.

With AMP8 driving significant investment across the water sector, they're looking for an experienced Design Manager to lead engineering delivery across a portfolio of potable water, treatment and non-infrastructure projects, including a major £60m water treatment works upgrade.

The Role

You'll lead a multidisciplinary team of around 15–20 engineers and design professionals, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading design delivery across multiple water infrastructure projects.

  • Managing engineering scope, programme, cost, risk and resources.

  • Providing technical direction and maintaining design quality.

  • Coordinating suppliers, subcontractors and external design partners.

  • Supporting value engineering and sustainable design solutions.

  • Managing design risk and delegated Principal Designer duties under CDM.

  • Mentoring and developing the design team.

  • Driving innovation, digital technology and continuous improvement.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Design Manager with:

  • A degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification.

  • Proven experience within the water industry.

  • Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams.

  • Strong design management and project delivery skills.

  • Knowledge of CDM and design risk management.

Experience delivering potable water or water treatment projects would be advantageous, as would Chartered Engineer status or a willingness to work towards chartership.

What's on Offer?

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.

  • Company car, car allowance or green car scheme, depending on position.

  • Private medical cover, pension and life assurance.

  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and loyalty days.

  • Flexible benefits and professional development.

  • Leadership coaching and long-term career progression.

  • Employee Assistance Programme and paid volunteering.

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity to take ownership of a major water infrastructure portfolio and play a key role in delivering significant projects as part of the AMP8 investment programme.

Apply now for a confidential conversation.

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