Design Manager - Water

Ganymede Solutions; Kennford; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-tier consultancy in the UK seeks a Design Manager for the water sector to lead diverse teams, innovate solutions, and ensure high-quality project delivery. The ideal candidate will have experience in design teams and knowledge of the water sector. The role offers hybrid working and competitive salary up to £75,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong knowledge of design and construction in the water sector.
• Membership in a professional institution (e.g., ICE) is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams across feasibility, detailed design, and build phases.
• Collaborate with Project Managers for efficient delivery.
• Shape sustainable water solutions for major UK clients.

Skills

Leading multidisciplinary design teams

Knowledge of water sector design and construction

Collaborative mindset

Innovation in infrastructure delivery

Education

Degree in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Design Manager - Water | Midlands & South West

Location: Midlands or South West (Hybrid Working)

Salary: up to £75,000, dependent on experience

Responsibilities

• Lead technical teams across feasibility, detailed design, and build phases
• Collaborate with Project Managers to ensure efficient, high-quality delivery
• Shape sustainable water solutions for major UK clients
• Drive innovation and collaboration across multidisciplinary teams
• Influence how water is obtained, treated, and distributed to communities

Qualifications

• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams
• Strong knowledge of design and construction in the water sector
• A degree in a relevant engineering discipline
• Membership in a professional institution (e.g., ICE) — desirable but not essential
• A collaborative mindset and drive to innovate and deliver

About the Company

Our client is a top-tier consultancy known for delivering sustainable infrastructure and driving innovation across the water sector. Joining them means your work doesn't just deliver projects — it shapes the future of water networks in the UK.

Ready to Lead?

If you're ready to model a better future for communities and cities, click “Apply Now” or contact for a confidential chat.

Protect communities. Improve water quality. Build infrastructure that matters — together.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation