Senior/Principal Design Manager for Design & Build – Water

Job Overview

Shape the future of cities and environments by leading Design & Build (D & B) projects in the Water market as a Senior Design Manager within AtkinsRéalis’s Design & Advanced Technology Practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and shape a multidisciplinary team of engineers to deliver technical design work on complex D & B projects, ensuring compliance with national and project‑specific design codes and standards.
• Contribute to business operational activities, including hiring, line management, business development and client management.
• Drive the development of project design deliverables across all aspects of the programme, collaborating with discipline leads and project management to manage time and budgets against key milestones.
• Manage production, review and approve technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations and scopes of work.
• Provide technical leadership within the discipline for the regional and national D & AT practice, influencing practice‑wide initiatives and recommending best practices to improve internal processes.
• Grow, develop and manage Design Management capabilities within the practice, particularly for D & B contracts.
• Work independently, exercising personal judgement to solve difficult problems and providing guidance to all team members.
• Advise on client, operational, project or service activities within project teams and across the D & AT practice.
• Lead, manage or collaborate on technical aspects of bid proposals.
• Inspire and lead a global multi‑disciplinary team to deliver integrated design solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Civil Water Engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Proven experience leading large‑scale engineering design delivery for a design consultancy within a multi‑disciplinary environment.
• Strong understanding of design management, with broad knowledge of hydraulics, wastewater, clean water infrastructure, water reuse, pipelines and related disciplines.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, quality control, proactive design management and change management.
• Excellent communication skills, able to convey complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
• Expert knowledge of current design codes and standards, including CDM Regulations, Eurocodes, water utility standards and NEC.
• Proficiency in analytical software and tools such as AutoCAD, CDEs, Microsoft Office suite, Power BI and other management software.
• Experience in the Water market and design & build projects is essential; knowledge of other markets is a plus.
• Proactive, agile, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach and ability to liaise with stakeholders at all levels.

Additional Requirements

• Security clearance may be required. Employment offers will be dependent on obtaining the relevant level of clearance.

Benefits

Hybrid working (three office/site days per week) and flexible holiday allowances. Competitive salaries, employee rewards, training and professional development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package to support health, wellbeing and lifestyle choices.

Equal Opportunities Employer

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and value applications from all backgrounds, cultures and abilities. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone feels they belong and can thrive.

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