Senior Design Manager - Water Industry

Murray McIntosh Associates Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Design Manager to lead engineering design in the water and wastewater sector. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring technical excellence from concept to construction. You will be responsible for driving innovation and sustainability while overseeing design planning and compliance with regulations. If you have a strong background in water treatment design and excellent leadership skills, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer with a degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder design projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate engineering design delivery for infrastructure projects.
• Engage with internal teams and stakeholders to align design goals.
• Drive innovation and sustainability throughout the design process.

Skills

Engineering Design Management

Water Treatment Design

Project Management

Leadership

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Senior Design Manager
Location: Hybrid working - Falmer, UK (possibility to work out of Chichester or Chatham)
Employment Type: Full-time - 40hrs

Overview:
Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to lead the engineering design of capital projects within the water and wastewater sector. The role involves managing multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring technical excellence, and delivering innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions from early concept through to construction and handover.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate engineering design delivery for infrastructure projects.
  
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, safety regulations, and quality assurance processes.
  
• Engage with internal teams, external consultants, and stakeholders to align design goals.
  
• Oversee design planning including scope, cost, risk, and resource management.
  
• Drive innovation, sustainability, and efficiency throughout the design process.
  
• Provide mentorship and leadership within a multi-disciplinary team environment.
  

Requirements:

• Chartered Engineer with a degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
  
• Strong background in water and wastewater treatment design and delivery.
  
• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder major design projects in the water industry (ideally non-infrastructure).
  
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  
• Full UK driving license.