Design Manager

Job Vacancy: Design Manager – Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure

Pay Rate: £50–£550 per day
Job Type: Contract / Full-Time (subject to agreement)
Industry: Civil Engineering, Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Design Manager to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams in delivering high-quality design solutions across water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

This role involves managing design consultants, overseeing technical compliance, and ensuring engineering solutions are delivered safely, efficiently, on time, and within budget.

You will support project delivery teams by providing concept, basic, and detailed design solutions for clean water, wastewater and biosolids treatment facilities, pipelines, trunk mains, sewers, pumping stations, and associated networks.

Key Responsibilities

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Take ownership of the technical quality, compliance, and suitability of engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

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Lead and manage multidisciplinary engineering teams, design consultants, and external partners.

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Ensure all designs comply with client requirements, statutory regulations, industry standards, and project specifications.

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Manage external design consultant contracts and ensure contractual obligations are fulfilled.

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Oversee the development of robust, reliable, safe, and maintainable engineering designs.

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Prepare and manage engineering budgets, design schedules, and project deliverables.

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Implement change control processes to manage changes to project scope, costs, and programmes.

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Ensure engineering outputs comply with health and safety legislation, quality management systems, and company procedures.

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Review and evaluate technical designs, calculations, drawings, and specifications.

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Support supply chain selection and procurement of specialist design services.

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Collaborate with project managers, engineering managers, clients, operational teams, maintenance teams, and other stakeholders.

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Identify and manage design risks, technical issues, and project changes.

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Understand Temporary Works requirements, associated design responsibilities, and coordination with internal and external specialists.

Essential Requirements

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Proven experience in design management and engineering project delivery.

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Experience with foul water drainage systems and potable water mains.

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Knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Common Data Environments (CDE).

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Degree, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering.

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Membership of a recognised engineering institution, Incorporated Engineer or Chartered Engineer status, or working towards professional membership.

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Strong leadership, people management, and project design management skills.

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Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

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Strong organisational and time management skills.

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A self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven approach.

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The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver engineering solutions to agreed budgets and deadlines.

What We Offer

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Competitive pay of £50–£550 per day, depending on experience, role requirements, and agreed terms.

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The opportunity to work on significant water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

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A challenging role with responsibility for technical delivery and multidisciplinary team leadership.

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The opportunity to contribute to the delivery of safe, sustainable, and high-quality engineering solutions.

How to Apply

If you have the relevant civil engineering and design management experience and are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your relevant experience
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed