Design Manager

Belcan; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead delivery of major Water Infrastructure and Wastewater projects within the AMP8 programme. You will drive design management, delivery, coordination, and assurance, with a focus on BIM, DfMA, sustainability, and low-carbon design across complex capital projects.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate design partners, and ensure governance and NEC4 compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• SMSTS certification.
• CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Design Management and Design Delivery across major Water Infrastructure projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and design partners.
• Oversee Design Coordination, Design Assurance, and technical governance.
• Manage design programmes, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with NEC4, CDM, BIM, and ISO 19650 requirements.
• Chair design reviews and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

BIM

ISO 19650

DfMA

Low Carbon

Design Management

Stakeholder Mgmt

Risk Mgmt

Education

Civil Engineering degree

SMSTS

CSCS Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Senior Design Manager | Water Infrastructure | AMP8 | Design Management | NEC4 | BIM | ISO 19650 | Design Assurance | Civil Engineering

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead the delivery of major Water Infrastructure and Wastewater Infrastructure projects as part of a long-term AMP8 programme.

Working across complex Capital Projects, you'll drive Design Management, Design Delivery, Design Coordination, and Design Assurance, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and sustainably. This role offers the chance to influence innovative Low Carbon Design, DfMA, BIM, and industry-leading project delivery practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Design Management and Design Delivery across major Water Infrastructure projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and design partners.
• Oversee Design Coordination, Design Assurance, and technical governance.
• Manage design programmes, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with NEC4, CDM, BIM, and ISO 19650 requirements.
• Drive DfMA, Low Carbon Design, sustainability, and buildability initiatives.
• Chair design reviews, technical workshops, and stakeholder meetings.
• Engage with clients, contractors, supply chain partners, and project teams.
• Proven experience as a Senior Design Manager, Design Manager, or similar within Water Infrastructure, Civil Engineering, or major infrastructure projects.
• Strong background in Design Management, Design Delivery, Design Coordination, and Design Assurance.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams.
• Knowledge of NEC4 Contracts, BIM, and ISO 19650.
• Excellent stakeholder and project management skills.
• Experience in risk management, programme delivery, and technical assurance.
• Previous AMP8 or water sector framework experience.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng).
• Experience with DfMA, sustainability, net-zero, and carbon reduction initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• SMSTS.
• CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Why Apply?

• Lead major Water Infrastructure and Wastewater Infrastructure projects.
• Strong focus on Design Management, Design Delivery, and Design Assurance.
• Opportunity to deliver innovative Civil Engineering solutions using BIM, ISO 19650, DfMA, and Low Carbon Design.

Ready to Lead Major AMP8 Water Infrastructure Projects?

If you're an experienced Senior Design Manager with a strong background in Water Infrastructure, Design Management, Design Delivery, and Civil Engineering, this is your opportunity to play a key role in one of the UK's largest AMP8 investment programmes.

Apply today to lead complex Water Infrastructure and Wastewater Infrastructure projects, drive Design Assurance, Design Coordination, and Technical Delivery, and help shape the future of sustainable infrastructure through BIM, ISO 19650, DfMA, and Low Carbon Design solutions.