Design Manager - Water

Stantec; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid / flexible working

Competitive salary

Bonus schemes

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams across the full project lifecycle for water infrastructure in Belfast, Northern Ireland. You will shape AMP8 delivery, drive innovative and sustainable design, and collaborate with NI Water and Uisce Éireann to deliver resilient systems.

The role offers hybrid/flexible working with involvement in a growing UK & Ireland water business.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer, ideally chartered, or member of a relevant institution (e.g. ICE).
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams within engineering/utilities.
• Ability to identify innovative, sustainable design solutions and lead technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams across asset planning, concept, outline and detailed design.
• Plan and deliver the technical execution of water infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with clients to ensure best value and service excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Project delivery

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered engineer preferred

Job description

Shape the future of Water Infrastructure with Stantec!

We’re seeking experienced Design Managers to join our expanding teams in Belfast and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of water infrastructure.

We are excited to continue our growth journey in Northern Ireland and we look forward continued expansion in the months ahead. We have an exciting pipeline of work locally for clients such as NI Water and Uisce Eireann and we also support the wider Stantec UK business in the delivery of a wide range of AMP8 projects.

Our Design Managers work across the project lifecycle in asset planning / strategy, concept design, outline design and detailed design. We work in a variety of project areas within the water sector, including clean water treatment and networks, wastewater treatment, wastewater networks, flooding, and urban drainage.

As a Senior Design Manager, you will play a fundamental role within projects to identify innovative and sustainable solutions, work collaboratively with the client, plan technical delivery and lead the multidisciplinary team throughout the project. You will work alongside the Project Manager to deliver best value and client service excellence and have access to Stantec’s world-class expertise to help you deliver leading edge design.

YOUR IMPACT

By joining our Belfast team, you aren’t just designing systems; you are safeguarding the future of Northern Ireland’s water infrastructure. Your expertise will be the catalyst for the AMP8 delivery in the UK, while you will turn complex climate challenges into sustainable realities for NI Water and Uisce Éireann. Whether you are optimizing a wastewater treatment plant or mentoring the next generation of local engineers, your work ensures that our communities have the resilient, efficient, and clean resources they need to thrive for decades to come.

AboutYou

We are looking for someone who has a passion for solving engineering problems, the ability to lead and inspire and the confidence to drive through challenging solutions. You will be a degree qualified (or equivalent) Engineer and ideally chartered, or a member of a relevant engineering institution (e.g. ICE). Support can be given to achieve this if required.

You will also have experience of leading multidisciplinary teams within the engineering or utilities sectors, delivering expert design solutions to clientele.

We have opportunities for differing levels of seniority, so if you are looking to develop your leadership career, we'll support you on your journey.

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WHY JOIN US

• Our core values unite us as a firm. Our commitment to the health and safety of our people and to being ethical underpins our values and strengthens everything we do.
• We put people first: We're proud of our friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• We are driven to achieve: Named in the top 50 companies to work by Glassdoor 2025. Recognised by Corporate Knights as one of the world's top 10 most sustainable companies 2025. Named ‘Best Place to Work’ and ‘International Consulting Firm of the Year’ at the NCE Awards 2024.
• We do what is right: Industry leading training and development as well as paid for professional subscriptions. A professional progression plan, supporting you to become chartered with ICE.
• We are better together: A supportive and collaborative team environment and Early Careers peer group and wider ERG network (see more on our ERGs here: Stantec Employee Resource Groups)
• Growth: We're on an exciting growth journey across the UK - we want you to be part of it!
• Great Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus schemes, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with the option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard as well as discounted gym membership and lots more.
• Hybrid / Flexible working: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our hybrid approach to flexible working.