Senior Design Manager

Anderselite; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead the design delivery of major water infrastructure projects near Brighton. This hybrid role offers the chance to work on high-profile schemes, ensuring innovative and cost-effective solutions are delivered on time and to budget. You will oversee the design phase, driving quality and efficiency while managing budgets and resources. With a focus on sustainability and collaboration, this is a fantastic opportunity for a design leader ready to shape the future of water infrastructure. Apply now to take your next career step.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Hybrid/flexible working

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical, life assurance & income protection

Wellbeing perks

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in an engineering discipline.
• Extensive design management experience in a design & build environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams across multiple water projects.
• Ensure designs meet stakeholder needs and CDM/H&S standards.

Skills

Design Management

Leadership

Water/Wastewater Treatment Processes

CDM Regulations

Budget Management

Sustainability Promotion

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

BIM Knowledge

Digital Design Tools

Job description

Senior Design Manager Water
Location: Falmer (near Brighton) Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive + Car/Allowance + Excellent Benefits

We re looking for a Senior Design Manager to lead the design delivery of major water infrastructure projects. Based near Brighton, this hybrid role offers the chance to work on high–profile schemes in a collaborative, forward–thinking team.

The Role

You ll oversee the design phase of multiple water projects ensuring innovative, technically sound, and cost–effective solutions are delivered to time and budget. This is a hands–on leadership role, focused on driving quality, efficiency, and health & safety throughout the design process.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams across multiple water projects

• Deliver solutions that are technically robust, buildable, and commercially smart

• Ensure designs meet stakeholder needs, programme expectations, and CDM/H&S standards

• Support construction and commissioning phases with expert guidance

• Manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively

• Promote sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement

• Collaborate with internal teams, client representatives, and external partners

What You ll Need

• Degree–qualified in an engineering discipline

• Chartered Engineer (or equivalent experience)

• Extensive design management experience in a design & build environment

• Strong leadership and team coordination skills

• Solid understanding of water/wastewater treatment processes (civil, process, MEICA)

• Working knowledge of CDM regulations and construction safety

Desirable

• APM qualification (or working towards)

• Experience working with remote or multi–location teams

• BIM knowledge and digital design tools familiarity

• Previous experience in large–scale water projects or global organisations

What s On Offer

• Competitive salary + car/allowance

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy more)

• Hybrid/flexible working

• Contributory pension scheme

• Private medical, life assurance & income protection

• Wellbeing perks, retail discounts, and more

This is a great opportunity for a design leader who s ready to shape the future of water infrastructure.

Apply now to take your next career step.