Design Manager (Water/Wastewater Engineering)

Stantec; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Leeds is seeking Design Managers for significant water projects under AMP8. The role involves leading teams, overseeing project lifecycles, and partnering with top clients. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and relevant experience in the water sector, with opportunities for developing leadership careers supported by the company.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer, ideally chartered.
• Experience in a similar role within the water sector.
• Strong technical background in Civils, MEICA, or Process.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop project teams on water projects.
• Identify innovative, sustainable solutions for engineering problems.
• Oversee technical delivery and client collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Collaboration

Technical Delivery

Innovative Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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

With AMP8 underway, we have exciting growth plans across the business and are now looking to expand our Major Projects team by appointing experienced Design Managers to our Leeds office.

This is your opportunity to:

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

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

What sets us apart:

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

Our Design Managers work across the project lifecycle, including asset planning/strategy, concept design, outline design, and detailed design. They work in various areas within the water sector, such as clean water treatment and networks, wastewater treatment, wastewater networks, flooding, and urban drainage. Our local design teams are involved in large partnership initiatives like Hull and East Riding’s Living with Water partnership, award-winning projects such as the Clifton Integrated Constructed Wetland project, and have recently been successful in bidding for exciting new work with multiple frameworks ahead of AMP 8, including 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. You will work alongside the Project Manager to deliver value and excellent client service. You will have access to Stantec’s world-class expertise to help you deliver cutting-edge design.

About You:

We are seeking someone passionate about solving engineering problems, capable of leading and inspiring teams, and confident in driving challenging solutions. To be considered, you should be a degree-qualified (or equivalent) engineer, ideally chartered or a member of a relevant engineering institution such as ICE. Support can be provided to achieve this if needed. You should have experience in a similar role, with a technical background in disciplines such as Civils, MEICA, Process, or others relevant to the water sector.

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

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