Design Manager, Civil – Water & Wastewater Infrastructure

ERSG Careers; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

ERSG is seeking a Design Manager with a Civil Engineering background to lead the design of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects on Wastewater and Water frameworks from outline to detailed design, construction and commissioning support.

You will manage an in‑house team of designers, coordinate multi‑discipline inputs, ensure quality and safety standards, and maintain strong client relationships while reporting to the Engineering Director.

Qualifications

• Lead the design of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects from outline to detailed design.
• Undertake Principal Designer (CDM 2015) duties for the company.
• Coordinate internal and external activities for civil and infrastructure design.
• Prepare drawings, reports, specifications and estimates with document control.
• Manage client relationships and provide project updates to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Manage in-house team of designers and promote/ develop design processes.
• Coordinate a wide range of discipline inputs and monitor client relationships.
• Plan, programme and commercially manage design activities; present projects for audit.
• Ensure effective communication with Project Managers and clients and manage workload.
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers, technicians, and apprentices.
• Maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality/environmental procedures.
• Promote innovative thinking and professional development within the team.

Skills

Design management

Civil engineering

Health & safety

Stakeholder management

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Team leadership

Job description

ERSG is seeking a Design Manager with a Civil Engineering background to lead the design of infrastructure and non-infrastructure projects on Wastewater and Water frameworks from outline to detailed design, construction and commissioning support.

You will manage an in‑house team of designers, coordinate multi‑discipline inputs, ensure quality and safety standards, and maintain strong client relationships while reporting to the Engineering Director.