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.
• Coordinating suppliers, subcontractors and external design partners.
• Supporting project programmes, cost control and value engineering.
• Developing sustainable and carbon-conscious design solutions.
• Undertaking delegated Principal Designer responsibilities under CDM.
• Managing design risk assessments and health & safety documentation.
• Leading, mentoring and developing the design team.
• Supporting recruitment and resource planning.
• 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.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering/design teams.
• Strong design management and project delivery experience.
• 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
• Flexible benefits
• Professional training and development
• Leadership and management coaching
• Long-term career progression
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid volunteering

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.