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Job Description

Design Manager – Water

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to work for our growing engineering design consultancy. You will lead and deliver multidisciplinary design projects within the water industry. This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing design teams, ensuring high-quality technical delivery, and meeting programme and safety expectations across regulated infrastructure projects.

THE ROLE CAN BE PERMANENT OR CONTRACT (OUTSIDE IR35), FULL TIME AND BASED MAINLY FROM THE MANCHESTER OFFICE, HOWEVER HYBRID WORKING ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE DISCUSSED.

Key Responsibilities

Manage, mentor, and develop engineers, CAD technicians, and graduate staff Grow the design team while fostering a positive, collaborative working culture Lead the design process on complex, multidisciplinary water industry projects Shape, challenge, and continuously improve design processes and procedures Ensure all design work is undertaken in line with agreed processes and standards Drive the adoption of appropriate software tools, including BIM and 3D modelling Ensure design deliverables meet all safety, quality, and integration requirements Deliver design outputs within agreed timescales and budgeted hours Ensure best practice, relevant standards, and suitable software tools are used Accurately record and manage design changes Assist with estimating design hours and resource requirements

Required Qualifications & Experience

Minimum 10 years’ experience in the engineering design industry within a regulated sector, such as: Water (essential) Rail Oil & Gas Nuclear Highways Bridges Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline Strong IT capability and familiarity with modern design tools

Qualifications & Experience

Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary design teams and projects Experience developing junior engineers and building team capability Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle

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