Design Manager- Water Company

Waterman Aspen; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Design Manager, where your expertise will contribute to significant water infrastructure projects. This role offers a dynamic environment with diverse clients, fostering professional growth and development. You'll manage design programs, ensuring safety and sustainability while leading multidisciplinary teams. With a commitment to employee wellbeing, the company provides excellent benefits, including a company car, health insurance, and generous leave policies. Be part of a team that values innovation and community involvement, making a real impact in the industry.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice options for additional benefits

Paid community volunteering day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading design of wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of water industry standards and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage design programs ensuring timely delivery aligned with project milestones.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams with a focus on safety and sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Technical Credibility

Coordination

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered or working toward Chartership

Tools

BIM360

ProjectWise

Job description

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Design Manager - Water Company

Leeds, Yorkshire

Type: Salaried

Salary: Dependent on experience, skills and location

Introduction to our company

Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK on a secondment basis. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies, and construction companies.

We specialise in providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time - for as long as our clients need them.

We are proud of how much we value and support our colleagues - taking people from the very start of their careers to Chartered status and beyond. We're a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family-friendly policies, social value, and net zero. We're a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.

We have big ambitions for the future, and we'd love for you to be part of it.

Your career with Waterman Aspen

As a Design Manager, you'll be a key member of the Water and Environment North team, working on a variety of projects for our clients. You can expect:

• A varied client base to apply and develop your skills
• Client buy-in to assist in your technical progression
• Exposure to your industry to increase your awareness, knowledge, and skills
• Career development and training supported by our network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice

Experience required

Essential

• Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering or related discipline
• Chartered or working toward Chartership (ICE, IMechE, CIWEM, etc.)
• Proven experience in leading the design of wastewater infrastructure and/or non-infrastructure projects
• Strong understanding of water industry standards, codes of practice, and regulatory frameworks
• Experience working within AMP (Asset Management Plan) cycles for UK Water Companies
• Familiarity with NEC3/4 contract frameworks and design delivery in a D&B or consultancy environment
• Manage the design programme and ensure timely delivery aligned with project milestones
• Ensure that designs are developed with a focus on safety (CDM Regulations), operational maintainability, buildability, and sustainability
• Excellent coordination and project management skills
• Strong leadership and motivation skills for multidisciplinary teams
• Technical credibility with attention to detail
• Effective communication skills with clients, contractors, and regulators
• Skilled in managing design risks, interfaces, and quality assurance processes

Desirable

• Experience with digital delivery tools such as BIM360, ProjectWise, or similar
• Knowledge of Net Zero Carbon design principles and sustainability frameworks
• Experience in collaborative delivery frameworks (e.g., alliances, joint ventures)

Benefits

As a salaried employee, you'll receive:

• Company car or car allowance
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), plus public holidays (pro-rata for part-time)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice options for additional benefits
• One paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer locally