Design Manager - Water Sector

Stantec; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus scheme

Enhanced pension plan

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Life assurance

Gym membership

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Design Manager to lead water projects across the UK, with offices in Brighton or Southampton and hybrid working. You will guide multidisciplinary teams from concept to detailed design, collaborating with major clients to deliver award‑winning initiatives in clean water, wastewater, flood risk, and urban drainage.

The role requires chartered engineering status and proven leadership of complex projects with strong stakeholder management, across Civils, Mechanical, Electrical,

Qualifications

• Experienced engineer with strong technical expertise in Civils, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, or other relevant discipline.
• Chartered with a relevant engineering institution is preferred; support can be given to achieve this if required.
• Demonstrable experience leading and managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing multiple projects and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of delivery, including design & build projects, detailed design, and owners engineering services, ensuring complex multi-disciplinary collaboration.
• Plan and lead the technical delivery of projects, working closely with clients and guiding the multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to deliver best value and service excellence.
• Leverage a global network of experts to provide tools and knowledge for leading-edge designs.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Technical design leadership

Water industry knowledge

Education

Chartered Engineer (ICE)

Job description

The Opportunity

Do you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a real difference? Owing to our ongoing client relationships across the country, our teams are tackling an exciting range of projects across the regulated water industry. These opportunities are enabling us to continue our growth, and we are looking to appoint a Design Manager to support major programmes in the South of England. This role is based from our offices in Brighton or Southampton. This is a unique opportunity to join a team with significant growth plans, with hybrid working allowing for a great work‑life balance.

About The Role

As a Design Manager, you won't just be drawing up plans; you'll be leading them. This is your chance to:

• Lead a talented team to deliver impactful water projects, from initial concept to detailed design. You'll foster a collaborative and innovative environment where new ideas are welcomed.
• Work on award‑winning initiatives; you'll be involved in a variety of projects across clean water, wastewater, flood risk, and urban drainage.
• Influence the future of the industry by partnering with major clients across the UK.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of delivery, including design & build projects, detailed design, and owners engineering services, ensuring complex multi‑disciplinary collaboration.
• Plan and lead the technical delivery of projects, working closely with clients and guiding the multidisciplinary team.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to deliver best value and service excellence.
• Leverage a global network of experts to provide tools and knowledge for leading‑edge designs.

Qualifications

• Experienced engineer with strong technical expertise in Civils, Mechanical, Electrical, Process, or any other relevant discipline.
• Chartered with a relevant engineering institution is preferred; support can be given to achieve this if required.
• Demonstrable experience leading and managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing multiple projects and stakeholders. Previous experience of major projects is highly desirable.

Benefits

• People‑first culture: a friendly, inclusive and collaborative environment where everyone feels valued and driven to succeed.
• Industry‑leading training and development, paid professional subscriptions, and a professional progression plan to become chartered with ICE.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment with early‑careers peer group and ERG network.
• Growth opportunities across the UK.
• Competitive salary, bonus scheme, enhanced pension plan, annual leave with option to buy/sell additional days, private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance, and discounted gym membership.
• Hybrid / flexible working to support a healthy work‑life balance.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.