Job Overview
I’m currently working on a Design Manager opportunity within the water sector and thought it could be of interest given your background. This role sits within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, where you would be responsible for leading design teams across projects from concept through to detailed design and into construction. It is a client-facing position, involving close collaboration with stakeholders, consultants, and internal engineering disciplines to deliver technically robust and sustainable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Leading multi-disciplinary design teams and external consultants across project delivery
- Managing design programmes, budgets, and overall project performance
- Acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
- Ensuring health, safety, environmental, and sustainability considerations are embedded into design
- Supporting design reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, and coordination of PSDP responsibilities
- Contributing to continuous improvement, mentoring team members, and supporting resource planning and recruitment
- Working across a variety of civil, process, and M&E engineering elements within wastewater infrastructure projects
Qualifications
- At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role within engineering design delivery (ideally water/wastewater)
- A degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Environmental Engineering
- Strong understanding of CDM regulations and design risk management
- Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and managing stakeholders
- Familiarity with programme management tools (e.g. MS Project) and general project delivery processes
Offer
- Contract length: 6 months rolling contract
- Location: Reading
- Rate: £525 – £550 per day (outside IR35)
- Working arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days per week in the office
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role with exposure to a wide range of project types and the ability to influence design outcomes while developing and mentoring a team.
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