Design Manager

Scantec Personnel Limited; Redditch; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Contract Design Manager to lead the delivery of non-infrastructure wastewater projects in Redditch. This hybrid role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with design standards, and implementing carbon reduction strategies. Candidates must have a relevant engineering qualification and significant experience in wastewater design. The position offers a competitive rate for a minimum of 6 months.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in non-infrastructure wastewater design.
• Understanding of NEC4 contracts, CDM 2015, and BIM standards.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams in a contractor-led environment.

Responsibilities

• Define design scope and deliverables.
• Manage design programmes, changes, and reviews.
• Lead on DfMA and carbon reduction strategies.
• Conduct design, technical assurance, and CDM reviews.
• Support procurement processes through design input.

Skills

Leadership in multidisciplinary teams

Technical design assurance

DfMA knowledge

Carbon reduction strategies

Education

HNC/HND or degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Salary: Competitive rate - outside of scope of IR35

Job Reference: JOB-89958

Published: 23-07-2025

Duration: 6 months

Expiry Date: 20-08-2025

Country: United Kingdom

Design Manager – Water/Wastewater (Contract)

Location: Redditch

Working model: Hybrid – 3 days on-site, 2 days remote

Duration: Minimum 6 months

Outside IR35 | 47.5 hours per week

We’re working with a leading consultancy supporting the Severn Trent Water AMP7 & AMP8 Frameworks, seeking a Contract Design Manager to lead the delivery of non-infrastructure wastewater projects.

This medium term contract mobilisation role requires someone who can quickly integrate into a fast-paced framework team and drive technically sound, carbon-efficient design solutions.

The Role

Reporting to the Framework Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading the design delivery process across a portfolio of wastewater treatment schemes. This includes coordination of multidisciplinary teams, ensuring buildability, design assurance, and compliance with BIM and NEC4 standards.

Key Responsibilities

Define design scope and deliverables

Manage design programmes, changes, and reviews

Lead on DfMA and carbon reduction strategies

Conduct design, technical assurance, and CDM reviews

Support procurement processes through design input

Ensure compliance with governance and client expectations

Experience & Qualifications

HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Significant experience in non-infrastructure wastewater design (Mechanical, Electrical, ICA, or Civils)

Understanding of NEC4 contracts, CDM 2015, and BIM standards

Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams in a contractor-led environment

Full driving licence and ability to work from the Solihull site as required

Full-time contract (47.5 hours/week)

Hybrid working (3 days on-site, 2 remote)

To Apply

If you’re available and bring the relevant experience, get in touch to discuss or submit your CV for immediate consideration.