Design Manager

Ganymede Solutions; Blackheath; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in sustainability invites applications for a Design Manager role, focusing on water solutions in the UK. You will lead technical teams and drive innovation across projects. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in the water sector and a relevant engineering degree. Embrace an opportunity to contribute to significant water infrastructure efforts across the Midlands and South West.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong knowledge of design and construction in the water sector.
• Collaborative mindset with a drive to innovate.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams across feasibility, detailed design, and build phases.
• Collaborate with Project Managers for efficient delivery.
• Shape sustainable water solutions for clients.

Skills

Leadership of multidisciplinary design teams

Knowledge in the water sector

Collaborative innovation

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Design Manager - Water | Midlands & South West

Location: Midlands or South West (Hybrid Working)

Salary: up to £75,000, dependent on experience

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams across feasibility, detailed design, and build phases
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure efficient, high-quality delivery
• Shape sustainable water solutions for major UK clients
• Drive innovation and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
• Influence how water is obtained, treated, and distributed to communities

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams
• Strong knowledge of design and construction in the water sector
• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Membership in a professional institution (e.g., ICE) — desirable but not essential
• A collaborative mindset and drive to innovate and deliver

About the Company

Our client is a top-tier consultancy known for delivering sustainable infrastructure and driving innovation across the water sector. Joining them means your work doesn't just deliver projects — it shapes the future of water networks in the UK.

Ready to Lead?

If you're ready to model a better future for communities and cities, click “Apply Now” or contact for a confidential chat.

Protect communities. Improve water quality. Build infrastructure that matters — together.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation