Design Manager - Water Sector (Contract)

£50 - £62.50 per hour (Outside IR35) | Long-term Contract | Greater Manchester (Hybrid)

OUTSIDE IR35 | STABLE LONG-TERM POSITION | HYBRID WORKING

Ceto Talent is recruiting a Design Manager - Water Sector for an engineering design consultancy offering a stable, long-term contract position outside IR35. Join a well-motivated team with a growing work bank in utilities and rail.

What We're Looking For

The ideal Design Manager - Water Sector will bring:

• Extensive experience in engineering design within regulated sectors (water, rail, oil and gas, nuclear, highways or bridges)
• Proven track record managing multidisciplinary design teams and projects
• Strong background building teams and developing junior staff capability
• Graduate or HND qualification in engineering
• Results-focused with strong technical knowledge and communication skills

About the Role

This Design Manager - Water Sector contract offers longevity and stability outside IR35 within a positive, well-motivated team. Lead multidisciplinary design delivery on water industry projects, manage engineers, CAD technicians and graduates, and shape formal processes.

Key Responsibilities

As Design Manager - Water Sector, you will:

• Manage, direct and develop engineers, CAD technicians and graduates
• Lead the design process on multidisciplinary water industry projects
• Challenge, improve and shape formal processes and procedures for the design team
• Drive the use of BIM and 3D modelling where necessary
• Ensure design deliverables satisfy safety and quality requirements within agreed timescales
• Ensure the team uses appropriate standards, best practice and software tools
• Assist with estimating hours required for design packages

What's On Offer

• Hourly rate: £50 - £62.50 per hour (Outside IR35)
• Contract: Long-term, stable position
• Location: Greater Manchester with hybrid working

How to Apply

If you're an experienced Design Manager - Water Sector ready for a stable, long-term contract outside IR35, contact Ceto Talent now.

Ceto Talent is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.