Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering consultancy is looking for a skilled Design Manager to lead design activities for municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The contract role requires strong technical proficiency and at least 7 years of experience managing large-scale projects. You'll manage design budgets and act as a liaison between various teams, ensuring compliance with engineering standards while working in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience managing design on large municipal water/wastewater projects.
• Strong technical proficiency in civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, or I&C disciplines.
• Membership with a professional engineering body (e.g., PEO) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design activities across multiple disciplines.
• Manage design budgets, schedules, and resources.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and quality protocols.
• Act as a liaison between design teams and construction stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership in engineering projects

Technical proficiency in civil engineering

Communication skills

Budget management

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

BIM workflows

Project scheduling tools

Cost estimating tools

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Design Manager - Water/Wastewater

Location: UK (location dependent on Scheme)

Type: Contract

Salary: Day rate

Introduction: A well-established engineering consultancy is seeking a skilled Design Manager to support the delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a contract opportunity to join a high-performing technical team working on large-scale, multidisciplinary programs across Canada. The role offers a diverse workload and the chance to lead design efforts from concept through to construction.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced design professional with a strong technical background and proven leadership in managing complex engineering projects. You'll be confident working across multiple disciplines and comfortable navigating the challenges of large-scale infrastructure delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design activities across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C disciplines.
• Manage design budgets, schedules, and resources to meet project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, project requirements, and quality protocols.
• Act as a liaison between design teams and construction stakeholders during execution.
• Oversee design reviews, change control processes, and project reporting.
• Support project planning, scope definition, and proposal development.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination meetings and resolve technical issues.
• Contribute to project closeout documentation and lessons learned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent from a recognised institution.
• Minimum 7 years of experience managing design on large municipal water/wastewater projects.
• Strong technical proficiency in one or more disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, I&C).
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and project scheduling/cost estimating tools.
• Membership with a professional engineering body (e.g., PEO) is an asset.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

What’s on Offer

This is a contract role offering the opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects with a collaborative and forward-thinking team.