Regional Design Team Manager

Enisca Ltd; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based engineering firm is seeking an experienced Regional Design Team Manager to lead internal design resources and ensure high-quality outputs. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams and overseeing technical governance within the water or wastewater sectors. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a strategic mindset, with opportunities for hybrid working in Ilkeston or other locations. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Strong leader with experience managing internal design teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Proven experience in design leadership within water or wastewater sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead internal design resources to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and oversee technical governance.
• Drive continuous improvement in design delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Engineering or Design Management

Tools

BIM and digital design tools

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced design leader who thrives on collaboration and delivering technical excellence? We're seeking a Regional Design Team Manager to lead our internal design resources and ensure high-quality outputs. You'll manage multidisciplinary teams, oversee technical governance, and drive continuous improvement in design delivery. From pre-contract mobilisation to project completion, you'll ensure designs meet client expectations, regulatory standards, and programme requirements. This role combines leadership, stakeholder engagement, and strategic input‑making it ideal for someone who enjoys balancing technical detail with big‑picture thinking. Please note that this role is a hybrid role where you will be expected to attend the office 2-3 times a week. The contractual office base is flexible and can be either Ilkeston, Cookstown, Balcombe or Apsley. This can be discussed further at interview.

Qualifications

• A strong leader with experience managing internal design teams.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and resource planning.
• Proven experience in design leadership within water or wastewater sectors.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations, technical governance, and compliance.
• Familiarity with design programme planning, cost control, and value engineering.
• Degree in Engineering or Design Management; Chartered Engineer status (or working towards).
• Experience with BIM and digital design tools; project management certification desirable.

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About Enisca Browne

Enisca Browne is part of Browne Group, a leading contractor in the UK water and civil engineering sectors. Together we deliver essential infrastructure that supports clean water, safe drainage and reliable services for communities. Enisca Browne focuses on the systems that keep water and wastewater treatment sites running at their best. We work on power, process equipment, control systems and the civil structures that support them. As the Group's mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation specialist, we manage everything from control panel manufacturing to full system integration and commissioning. Our teams bring deep technical knowledge and a collaborative approach to solving real‑world challenges. We offer opportunities for people with a range of skills and backgrounds, from hands‑on engineering to project support and technical delivery. Everyone plays a part in helping us deliver safe, smart and sustainable solutions.