Design Manager - Water & Environment Projects

Waterman Aspen; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Industry-leading benefits package

Job summary

A key player in infrastructure projects in the UK is looking for a Design Manager to join their Water and Environment North team in Liverpool. You will oversee the design programme, ensuring adherence to safety and sustainability standards, while also managing multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, management experience in wastewater projects, and a grasp of UK water industry regulations. This role offers competitive salary aligned with experience accompanied by comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Skilled in managing design risks, interfaces, and quality assurance processes.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical credibility

Communication

Coordination

Digital delivery tools (BIM360, ProjectWise)

Net Zero Carbon design principles

Education

Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering or related discipline

Chartered or working toward Chartership (ICE, IMechE, CIWEM, etc.)

Tools

BIM360

ProjectWise

Job description

A key player in infrastructure projects in the UK is looking for a Design Manager to join their Water and Environment North team in Liverpool. You will oversee the design programme, ensuring adherence to safety and sustainability standards, while also managing multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a degree in engineering, management experience in wastewater projects, and a grasp of UK water industry regulations. This role offers competitive salary aligned with experience accompanied by comprehensive benefits.