Design Manager (Water Industry)

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy based in Manchester is seeking a Design Manager to lead and inspire multidisciplinary teams in delivering innovative water projects. You will identify sustainable solutions, collaborate with clients, and oversee technical delivery across various stages of project development. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering, possess leadership qualities, and a passion for solving engineering problems.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Chartered or a member of a relevant engineering institution is preferred.
• Passionate about solving engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Identify innovative and sustainable solutions for projects.
• Oversee technical delivery and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Work collaboratively with clients to ensure project success.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Chartered member of a relevant engineering institution

Job description

Do you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a real difference?

Are you ready to lead and inspire a multidisciplinary team, driving innovative and sustainable solutions that directly impact our communities and the environment? We're offering an opportunity to be at the forefront of the water industry's most pressing challenges.

This is your chance to:

• Work on exciting water projects that push boundaries and make a significant impact.
• Lead and develop project teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Partner with top water clients across the UK, shaping the future of the industry.

We are a leading engineering consultancy with continued growth ambitions, building on a successful track record. Our 2025 water strategy is full of opportunities, and you'll be at the forefront, tackling iconic projects.

Here's what sets us apart:

• We prioritize community – designing solutions that minimize environmental impact and maximize social benefits.
• We champion sustainable development, delivering infrastructure projects that adapt to climate change.

Our Design Managers work across the project lifecycle in asset planning/strategy, concept design, outline design, and detailed design. They work in various areas within the water sector, including clean water treatment and networks, wastewater treatment, wastewater networks, flooding, and urban drainage. Our local design teams are involved in large partnership initiatives such as Hull and East Riding’s Living with Water partnership, award-winning projects like the Clifton Integrated Constructed Wetland project, along with other UK-wide opportunities.

This includes Yorkshire Water's Storm Overflow Alliance, United Utilities' Design Development Partnership, Northumbrian Water's Strategic Technical Partnership, and more across the UK.

As a Design Manager, you will play a key role in projects to identify innovative and sustainable solutions, work collaboratively with clients, oversee technical delivery, and lead multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle. You will work alongside the Project Manager to deliver value and client service excellence, with access to Stantec’s world-class expertise to help you deliver leading-edge design.

About You

We are looking for someone passionate about solving engineering problems, capable of leading and inspiring teams, and confident to drive challenging solutions. To be considered, you should have a degree in engineering (or equivalent), ideally be chartered or a member of a relevant engineering institution such as ICE. Support can be provided to achieve this if needed.

We offer opportunities for various levels of seniority, so if you are looking to develop your leadership career, we will support you on your journey.