Design Manager – Water Company

Waterman Aspen; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Design Manager to join their Water and Environment North team. The successful candidate will manage the design programme, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure timely project delivery. Essential qualifications include a degree in engineering and chartership goals. You will benefit from an industry-leading package including a company car, health insurance, and 25 days of annual leave. Join us to further your career while working on impactful projects.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading the design of wastewater infra or non-infra projects.
• Strong understanding of water industry standards and regulatory frameworks.
• Experience within AMP cycles for UK Water Companies.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design programme and ensure timely delivery aligned with project milestones.
• Develop designs with a focus on safety and sustainability.
• Engage effectively with clients, contractors, and regulators.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Effective communication

Coordination skills

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Environmental Engineering

Chartered or working toward Chartership

Tools

BIM360

ProjectWise

Job description

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Design Manager will see you as a key member of the Water and Environment North team and you can expect :

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own 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 infra and / or non-infra 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 strong focus on safety (CDM Regulations), operational maintainability, buildability, and sustainability.

Excellent coordination and project management skills.

Strong leadership and ability to motivate multidisciplinary teams.

Technical credibility with attention to detail.

Effective communicator with the ability to engage 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.

Working knowledge of Net Zero Carbon design principles and sustainability frameworks.

Experience in collaborative delivery frameworks (e.g. alliances, joint ventures).

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package :

Company car or car allowance

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits

1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community