Design Manager

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Life assurance

Health insurance

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Design Manager - Water Industry to lead multi-disciplinary design teams on a major Thames Water framework. The role involves delivering cost-effective, buildable design solutions with strategic direction across the design process.

The position requires experience in water/process-driven environments, with Chartered status desirable and eligibility to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND/Degree in relevant engineering field or equivalent
• Experience working within water or similar process-driven environment
• Chartered Engineer status (desirable)
• Eligible to work in the UK

Responsibilities

• Lead and support multi-disciplinary design teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions.
• Ensure the development of cost-effective design solutions that align with the scope of work and project budgets.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership in the design process.
• Systematically record, monitor, and control design changes to maximise cost efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support and mentor design managers and engineers, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular design review meetings to monitor progress and address any challenges proactively.

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Design Manager - Water Industry

A leading Tier-1 contractor delivering large non-infrastructure projects within the water industry is looking for a Design Manager and Senior Design Manager to lead and govern the development of innovative, cost-effective design solutions on their Thames Water framework.

If you have experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams within the water sector (or a similar process-driven engineering environment), this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Why Apply?

• Hybrid working options for flexibility
• Senior position on a large framework
• Opportunity to lead on major projects that deliver real impact
• Life assurance, health insurance & private medical insurance

Duties for Design Manager:

• Lead and support multi-disciplinary design teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions.
• Ensure the development of cost-effective design solutions that align with the scope of work and project budgets.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership in the design process.
• Systematically record, monitor, and control design changes to maximise cost efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support and mentor design managers and engineers, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular design review meetings to monitor progress and address any challenges proactively.

Qualifications/Experience for Design Manager:

• HNC/HND/Degree in relevant engineering field or equivalent
• Experience working within water or similar process-driven environment
• Contractual and commercial knowledge
• Chartered Engineer status (desirable)
• Eligible to work in the UK

GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions) specialises in recruiting Design Managers, Engineering, Project Management, and Commercial professionals across the UK water, wastewater, utilities, infrastructure, and process engineering sectors, including WTW, WWTW, treatment works, pumping stations, MEICA, M&E, AMP7, AMP8, and major capital projects