Design Manager – Water

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for two dynamic Team Leaders to oversee Clean Water and Wastewater programmes. These roles promise to be both challenging and rewarding, focusing on non-infrastructure schemes while also engaging in infrastructure projects. As a leader, you will ensure projects meet the highest standards while fostering collaboration among diverse teams. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape future solutions with cutting-edge technologies and mentor the next generation of talent in the water sector. If you're passionate about making a difference and advancing your career, this role is for you!

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status with a strong understanding of water treatment technologies.
• Proven technical leadership in engineering projects within the UK water sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-disciplinary teams and ensure project delivery on time and budget.
• Collaborate with technical leads and client stakeholders to drive innovation.

Skills

Technical Leadership

Water Treatment Technologies

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Team Building and Mentoring

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Job description

Overview of the Role

Following our appointment to a major UK water consultancy framework in 2024, we are seeking two Team Leaders to manage multi-disciplinary teams and lead the delivery of our Clean Water and Wastewater programmes. These roles will focus primarily on non-infrastructure schemes, with some involvement in infrastructure projects. Candidates from either background will be considered.

Reporting to the Design Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. You will work closely with technical discipline leads and client stakeholders, fostering collaborative partnerships that drive innovation and efficiency.

As the framework evolves, these positions offer excellent opportunities to shape future-proofed solutions that integrate the latest digital technologies while also mentoring and developing the next generation of talent within our organisation.

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking motivated and experienced leaders who are eager to make an impact in the water sector, take on diverse responsibilities, and advance their careers.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with a recognised professional institution.
• Strong understanding of conventional and emerging water treatment technologies.
• Proven track record of technical leadership in engineering projects.
• Significant experience in the feasibility and outline design of clean water and/or wastewater solutions within the UK water sector.
• Ability to contribute to bids, fee proposals, and service offers.
• Experience in reviewing and approving technical deliverables, calculations, and reports.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across multi-disciplinary teams and engaging with clients.
• A proactive approach to client engagement and stakeholder management.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Experience in building and mentoring teams, developing junior staff.
• Knowledge of key sustainability challenges and innovations in the water sector.
• Understanding of investment drivers for water and wastewater treatment schemes in England and Wales.
• Excellent technical report writing skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and concisely.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.