Design Manager
Design Manager | Water Infrastructure
Location: Epsom, London, Peterborough, or Cambridge
Pattern: Hybrid (3 days/week office/site, 2 days remote)
Type: Contract
Make your application after reading the following skill and qualification requirements for this position.
Are you an experienced Design Manager looking to lead high-impact, complex engineering packages across nationally significant water infrastructure programmes?
We are seeking a senior technical leader to drive multidisciplinary design teams from early-stage feasibility right through to detailed design and construction support.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead & Coordinate: Oversee multidisciplinary engineering teams (Civil, MEICA, Structural, Geotechnical).
- Package Delivery: Ensure complex design deliverables (drawings, calculations, specs, reports) are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality.
- Technical Governance: Lead design reviews, risk assessments, CDM compliance, and QA processes.
- Stakeholder Management: Build strong collaborative relationships with Project Managers, clients, and main contractors.
- Team Development: Mentor and develop junior and intermediate engineers across the practice.
What We’re Looking For:
- Education: Degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or related discipline).
- Experience: Proven track record leading multidisciplinary design teams within water infrastructure (consultancy or tier 1 contractor environment).
- Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of CDM Regulations, Eurocodes, NEC contracts, and UK water industry standards.
- Project Delivery: Demonstrated skill in managing design programmes, budgets, resource allocation, and change management.
- Qualifications: Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status is strongly desirable.
Why Apply?
- High-Profile Work: Lead engineering teams on major infrastructure programmes shaping the future of UK water.
- Long-Term Stability: A long-term contract opportunity offering strong continuity.
- Flexibility: Work across modern office locations (Epsom, London, Peterborough, Cambridge) with a supportive hybrid setup.
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