Design Manager

Barhale Holdings; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in innovative water infrastructure solutions as a Design Manager. You will lead a team focused on wastewater pipelines and sustainable practices, ensuring high-quality project delivery while fostering a culture of innovation and safety. With a commitment to sustainability and career growth, this role offers a supportive environment for your professional development.

Benefits

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

Profit share scheme

25 days annual leave

Volunteer leave

Flexible benefits

Company car scheme

Leadership training

Qualifications

• Strong background in wastewater infrastructure.
• Expertise in designing wastewater networks and pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design teams for project delivery.
• Collaborate on low-carbon solutions.
• Manage risks and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Sustainability

Education

Degree in engineering

Job description

Design Manager – Water Recycling

Location: Hybrid – Peterborough

Join the @one Alliance, a collaboration of eight industry leaders (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO), as we deliver innovative water infrastructure solutions for AMP8 and beyond. We’re looking for a Design Manager to lead the Water Recycling West (Infrastructure) team, focusing on wastewater pipelines and sustainable solutions.

What will you be doing as our new Design Manager?

What you’ll do

• Oversee design teams, ensuring high-quality, efficient project delivery.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop innovative, low-carbon solutions.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to maintain safety and operational standards.
• Manage risks and drive value-optimised project outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and champion health and safety best practices.
• Lead a diverse team, fostering a culture of development, inclusion, and excellence.
• Support Anglian Water’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in infrastructure.

What we are looking for

• Degree in engineering (or equivalent experience) with a strong background in wastewater infrastructure.
• Expertise in designing wastewater networks, pipelines, and pumping stations.
• Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to develop teams and collaborate effectively.
• Commitment to sustainability and innovation in engineering practices.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and safety compliance.
• Alignment with @one Alliance’s values of partnership, purpose, and continuous improvement.

Why Join the Alliance

• Sustainability-first: Work on nature-based solutions like wetlands and sustainable drainage.
• Career growth: Lead a high-performing team and shape the future of water recycling infrastructure.
• Collaborative culture: Work alongside top experts in an environment that fosters innovation and inclusion.
• Be part of something bigger: United through purpose, shaping the future, and making a difference.

Caring and investing in you

Our values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years, guiding how we care and invest in people. As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to supporting your wellbeing and career development from the moment you join us. We offer a supportive environment where your aspirations are valued.

We offer

• Competitive salary
• Company Pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical
• Profit share scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus 8 public holidays and loyalty days
• 8 hours leave of absence for volunteering
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice
• Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)
• Leadership & management training and coaching
• Regular engagement and appraisal for career progression
• Internal and external training opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements
• Annual salary review
• Continuous service awards

How to apply

Send your application to: [e-mail]