Senior Design Manager

Matchtech; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Design Manager to lead design management in their Water division. This role offers the chance to work on transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure and iconic engineering projects. With a focus on delivering high-quality design solutions, the successful candidate will manage multidisciplinary teams and ensure adherence to design standards. The company promotes hybrid working and values professional development, making it an excellent opportunity for a Chartered Civil Engineer seeking to make a significant impact in the water sector.

Benefits

Generous company pension

Competitive holiday allowance (25 days plus bank holidays)

Training and professional development support

Paid memberships

Open discussion on salary

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer with experience in multidisciplinary design.
• Knowledge of water treatment and UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality technical design work and manage project risks.
• Prepare briefs and collaborate with teams for integrated solutions.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer

Leading design delivery

Water treatment knowledge

Commercial experience

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Job description

Our well known consultancy client is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join their Water division based out of a Bristol office on a permanent basis.

You will play a vital role in every aspect of design management on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

Our client specialises in all aspects of the Water sector, whilst delivering water services into multiple other sectors such as Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. They provide industry-leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client-side support as well as construction phases.

They are seeking a candidate ideally with a civil engineering background. Hybrid working will be available and discussed during the interview process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Understand, communicate and manage project risks.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

Skills/experience/qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design and Design & Build.
• Comprehensive knowledge in water and/or wastewater treatment, storage solutions, hydraulics, water supply and wastewater collection systems and familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices.
• Sound commercial, contractual and programme experience.

Benefits

• Open discussion on salary (circa 60-80k)
• Generous company pension
• Competitive holiday allowance 25 days plus bank hols
• Associated company benefits
• Training/professional development support and paid memberships
• Hybrid working