Design Manager

Anderselite; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Greater Manchester is seeking an experienced Design Manager to oversee the design delivery of projects within the AMP 8 Framework, focusing on foul water drainage systems. The ideal candidate will manage design scope and quality while ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations. Strong collaboration skills with multidisciplinary teams are essential. This role offers an opportunity to lead innovative and sustainable design solutions.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in design management within the AMP 8 Framework.
• Proven expertise in foul water drainage systems.
• Understanding of CDM (2015) Regulations and health & safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design delivery of projects within the AMP 8 Framework.
• Oversee the full design lifecycle to ensure cost-effective, compliant design solutions.
• Maintain compliance with CDM regulations and BIM standards.

Skills

Design management within the AMP 8 Framework

Foul water drainage systems

Design delivery and procurement

Knowledge of CDM (2015) Regulations

Managing multidisciplinary teams

Quality assurance and BIM implementation

Commercial awareness

Programme preparation and management

Communication and stakeholder management

Sustainable design solutions

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

BIM software compliant with ISO 19650

Project management and design coordination tools

Job description

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead and manage the design delivery of projects within the AMP 8 Framework, specifically focusing on foul water drainage systems. The successful candidate will oversee the full design lifecycle, ensuring that design solutions are cost-effective, buildable, and compliant with industry standards and regulations. This role requires strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, supply chain partners, and clients to deliver high-quality, sustainable designs that meet project objectives. The Design Manager will be responsible for managing design scope, programmes, quality assurance, and design changes while maintaining compliance with CDM regulations and BIM standards. Experience within United Utilities AMP 8 Framework and foul water drainage is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design delivery of projects within the AMP 8 Framework, with a focus on foul water drainage systems.
• Oversee the full design lifecycle to deliver cost-effective, buildable, compliant design solutions.
• Manage design scope, programmes, quality assurance, and design changes.
• Maintain compliance with CDM regulations and BIM standards.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, supply chain partners, and clients to deliver high-quality designs that meet project objectives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Extensive experience in design management within the AMP 8 Framework.
• Proven expertise in foul water drainage systems.
• Strong knowledge of design delivery, procurement, and control.
• Understanding of CDM (2015) Regulations and health & safety compliance.
• Ability to manage multidisciplinary design teams and supply chain collaboration.
• Experience in quality assurance and BIM implementation to ISO 19650 standards.
• Commercial and contractual awareness, including NEC4 contracts.
• Programme preparation and management skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Capability to deliver sustainable, low carbon, and buildable design solutions.

Software & Tools

• BIM software compliant with ISO 19650 (e.g., Revit, Navisworks).
• Project management and design coordination tools.

Certifications & Standards

• Degree or HNC/HND in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• Membership or working towards membership of a recognised engineering institution (e.g., IEng, CEng).
• Familiarity with CDM (2015) Regulations.
• Knowledge of NEC4 suite of contracts.