Senior Design Manager

Austin Fraser; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Senior Design Manager to join their Water division. This role plays a crucial part in managing design for transformational programs impacting critical UK infrastructure. With opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects, you will leverage your civil engineering expertise to deliver integrated design solutions. The firm values innovation and collaboration, offering a hybrid work model and a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're passionate about making a difference in the water sector, this role could be your next exciting challenge.

Benefits

Generous company pension

Competitive holiday allowance (25 days + bank holidays)

Training/professional development support

Paid memberships

Open discussion on salary

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer with experience in leading design delivery.
• Comprehensive knowledge in water treatment and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical design work to high-quality levels.
• Prepare briefs and input into bid proposals.
• Manage project risks and adhere to quality assurance standards.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer

Design delivery leadership

Water and wastewater treatment knowledge

Commercial and contractual 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

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

Skills/Experience/Qualifications

1. Chartered Civil Engineer.
2. Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design and Design & Build.
3. 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.
4. Sound commercial, contractual and programme experience.

Benefits

1. Open discussion on salary (circa £60-80k)
2. Generous company pension
3. Competitive holiday allowance 25 days plus bank holidays
4. Associated company benefits
5. Training/professional development support and paid memberships
6. Hybrid working