Project Design Manager

Anglian Water @one Alliance; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the water sector as a Project Design Manager in Peterborough. You'll oversee engineering design and lead the delivery of vital water infrastructure projects, ensuring innovative and sustainable solutions. With a focus on team leadership and strategic planning, this role is pivotal in shaping future water management initiatives.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Exceptional Career Development

Mentoring Opportunities

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in water-sector projects.
• Proven ability to lead engineering design teams.
• Familiarity with water and foul networks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineering experts in project delivery.
• Manage engineering design for a portfolio of projects.
• Drive innovation and digital transformation in project management.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Project Management

Design Management

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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Project Design Manager – Shape the Future with the @one Alliance

Location: Hybrid – Peterborough

Join the @one Alliance, a collaboration of eight industry-leading companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska, and SWECO) delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. With AMP8 ahead, we’re gearing up for our biggest challenge yet—delivering an ambitious programme of projects that will shape the future of water infrastructure.

To join us on our question for engineering excellence we’re looking for a driven and experienced Project Design Manager to lead our Water Infrastructure (WI) team and play a key role in delivering industry-leading solutions!

What Will You Be Doing?

As a Project Design Manager (WI), you’ll lead a team of engineering experts to deliver a diverse range of clean water (potable) infrastructure (treatment) projects. You’ll be at the forefront of design management, innovation, and project execution, ensuring value-driven, sustainable solutions align with Anglian Water’s objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Engineering Leadership – Oversee the engineering design delivery for a portfolio of WNI projects.

Strategic Planning – Develop Engineering Project Plans covering scope, schedule, cost, risk, and resources.

Design Excellence – Implement best-practice design methodologies, ensuring high-quality, right-first-time outputs.

Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement – Manage supplier/subcontractor input, ensuring seamless integration into projects.

Project Optimisation – Identify and implement opportunities for cost-efficiency, value, and sustainability.

Carbon & Environmental Responsibility – Champion low-carbon, nature-based, and sustainable design solutions.

Risk & Compliance – Ensure all designs comply with CDM regulations and safety standards.

Team Leadership & Development – Inspire, mentor, and develop a multi-disciplinary engineering team (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Process).

Digital Transformation – Drive innovation, digitalisation, and continuous improvement in project delivery.

What Are We Looking For?

Engineering Expertise – Degree in Engineering or equivalent, with extensive experience in water-sector projects.

Project & Design Management Experience – Proven ability to lead engineering design teams and deliver complex projects.

Technical Knowledge – Familiarity with water and/or foul networks and pipeline design

Leadership Skills – Strong ability to motivate, mentor, and manage multi-disciplinary teams.

Collaborative & Solution-Focused – A problem solver who thrives in cross-functional, high-impact environments.

Stakeholder & Customer Focused – Ability to build strong relationships and drive customer satisfaction.

Looking for your next challenge? This is your chance to make a real impact in a forward-thinking organisation!

Why Join Us?

Lead a High-Performing Team – Take ownership of transformational water treatment projects.

Innovate & Drive Change – Work on cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of water management.

Exceptional Career Development – Benefit from a progressive environment, mentoring, and leadership opportunities.

Flexible Working – Enjoy a hybrid role with site and office-based flexibility.

Sustainability Focus – Be part of a team committed to reducing carbon impact and enhancing environmental outcomes.

Ready to take the next step? Apply today!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Utility System Construction

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