Design Manager

Mott MacDonald Bentley | MMB; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming water infrastructure. As a Design Manager, you will lead innovative projects focused on sustainability and efficiency. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop solutions that not only meet but exceed client expectations. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers a unique opportunity to inspire change and drive progress in the water sector. Embrace the challenge of delivering high-impact projects while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

26 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible pension contributions

Life assurance of 4 x salary

Income protection

Private medical insurance

Health cash plan

Annual professional institution subscription costs

Qualifications

• Experience in designing multi-disciplinary capital projects.
• Strong understanding of wastewater infrastructure solutions.
• Proven expertise in team development and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of capital investment projects.
• Oversee design teams ensuring high-quality project plans.
• Manage risks and support teams in value optimization.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Collaboration

Design Management

Project Delivery

Sustainability Practices

Construction Design & Management (CDM)

Education

Engineering Degree

Tools

BIM

3D Modelling Software

Job description

Who are we?

Here within the @one Alliance we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.



We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We’ll be embarking on a new kind of project delivery focusing on nature-based solutions like wetlands and sustainable urban drainage schemes.



We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. We’re looking to build on our existing teams with an environment built for career progression.With such an exciting portfolio of projects planned for AMP8 to keep the water flowing across the region, our ability to manage our work and outperform against our customer’s expectations will come under greater scrutiny.



To help us achieve our ambitious targets, lead the team and deliver projects on time within budget we’re looking for a Design Manager for our Place Based Thinking (larger projects (£20-£40m in size)).

What will you be doing as our new Design Manager?

As the Design Manager for Place Based Thinking, you’ll lead the design and delivery of solutions to deliver a programme of capital investment projects, with an

emphasis on place-based outcomes and systems thinking, as opposed to single outputs.

Your role will focus on developing innovative, outcome-driven solutions to transform wastewater networks, reduce carbon emissions, and enhance efficiency. Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to develop sustainable, carbon-efficient, and innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design Management
• Oversee design teams to ensure high-quality project plans, controlling scope, costs, risks, and resources.
• Collaborate with discipline leads and the BIM manager to establish and monitor design quality.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring designs meet safety, environmental, and operational standards.
• Project Delivery
• Partner with @one functions and stakeholders to deliver value-driven outcomes on time and within budget.
• Manage risks proactively and support teams in value optimization.
  
  

Health & Safety

• Fulfill Principal Designer duties per CDM regulations and oversee competency assessments.
• Ensure robust design risk assessments and H&S documentation for project portfolios.
  
  

People & Team Development

• Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team, focusing on performance management, development, and a diverse, inclusive culture.
• Allocate resources strategically, identifying skill gaps and supporting recruitment as needed.
  
  

Transformation & Innovation

• Lead the shift to AMP8 with a focus on digital transformation and sustainability.
• Drive innovation in carbon reduction, 3D modelling, and standardization within design processes.
  
  

A Little Bit About Your Skills, Experience And Behaviours…

To join us on the team, an engineering, or equivalent degree is preferential however experience in designing multi-disciplinary capital projects within a design & build collaborative environment is essential. It is preferable you have experience of wastewater assets; proven expertise in designing wastewater infrastructure solutions, including rising mains, pipelines, pumping stations, and CSO. You’ll be a strong leader with a track record in team development and stakeholder collaboration. A commitment to sustainability, innovation and reducing carbon impacts through advanced engineering practices, and a solid understanding of Construction Design & Management (CDM) regulations and the ability to ensure safety and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Able to inspire and lead a team, you’ll be customer focussed in all the activities you undertake. With a strong appreciation of how collaboration can truly unlock complex projects, you’ll be able to assess unique situations and draw upon your technical expertise to make decisive, yet safety conscious, decisions to keep projects on track. Always operating with integrity and accountability, you’ll be able to build rapport and trust amongst your stakeholder and establish yourself and the team across the Alliance.



Be a part of a team that values sustainability, innovation, and collaboration to shape the future of water infrastructure. Apply today to lead and inspire change!



Our Approach to Diversity & Inclusion

At the Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We believe that diversity enriches our team, fuels innovation, and drives success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We are dedicated to creating an environment free from discrimination and bias, where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in creating a culture where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion is the norm.



Alongside this we want to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their abilities during the interview process. If you require any specific accommodations or adjustments due to a disability or any other individual circumstances, please do not hesitate to let us know.



Our Vision

A collaborative alliance, driving change. Empowering us to set global benchmarks and building a better environment for our customers. We strive to:

Empower our people; Delight our Customers; Embrace digital transformation; Deliver brilliance.



Our Values

To bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop we:

Build trust; Do the right thing; Are always exploring.



The Anglian Water @one Alliance. Eight partners, endless opportunities



Location: Hybrid, Peterborough/@one Sites across East Anglia Region.

Our benefits include:

• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays with the option to buy and carry over
• Flexible pension contributions up to 5% employee 10% employer
• Life assurance of 4 x salary
• Income protection
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Annual professional institution subscription costs
  
  

Location(s):

Peterborough, GB

Contract Type: Permanent

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Water

Discipline: Water

Job Ref: 7108

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