Senior Design Manager

Enisca Browne; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Enisca Browne is seeking a Senior Design Manager to drive consistency, quality and innovation across the UK design operations. The role focuses on embedding best-practice design management processes, performance frameworks and reporting standards across regions with delivery accountability.

The role also allows stepping in as a project-level Design Manager for key schemes, mentoring Design Managers and promoting collaboration, continuous improvement and technical excellence across the national

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in design management, with extensive exposure to water and wastewater projects.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary design teams or regional design functions.
• Experience balancing strategic oversight with hands-on project-level delivery.
• Strong background in establishing and managing design performance frameworks.
• In-depth understanding of CDM regulations and the integration of health and safety in design.

Responsibilities

• Lead design management processes, performance frameworks and reporting standards across the UK regions.
• Mentor and develop Design Managers to foster collaboration, continuous improvement and technical excellence.
• Provide hands-on leadership to multidisciplinary teams on key schemes when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Organisation

Analytical thinking

Cross-location collaboration

Water/wastewater tech

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Design Management, or related

Chartered status or working towards it

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Design Manager to take a leading role in driving consistency, quality, and innovation across our UK design operations.

This pivotal position focuses on embedding best-practice design management processes, performance frameworks, and reporting standards across all regions, ensuring our teams deliver high-quality outcomes that meet both client expectations and organisational goals.

Alongside strategic oversight, the Senior Design Manager will also have the flexibility to step in as a project-level Design Manager for key schemes, providing hands-on leadership to multidisciplinary teams. Central to the role is the mentoring and professional development of Design Managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and technical excellence that elevates our entire design function.

Please note that this role requires you to be in the office or on site at least 3 times a week.

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.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for an experienced design leader who combines strategic insight with a practical understanding of project delivery. Someone who excels at guiding teams, building strong relationships, and championing consistency, quality, and innovation across diverse regions and project types.

Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in design management, with extensive exposure to water and wastewater projects.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary design teams or regional design functions.
• Experience balancing strategic oversight with hands-on project-level delivery.
• Strong background in establishing and managing design performance frameworks.
• In-depth understanding of CDM regulations and the integration of health and safety in design.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strategic thinker with strong leadership and mentoring capability.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-engagement skills.
• Highly organised and detail-driven, ensuring consistency across regions.
• Proactive, analytical mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Collaborative and adaptable, confident working across multiple teams and locations.
• Advanced understanding of water and wastewater treatment technologies.

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Design Management, or a related discipline.
• Chartered status or working towards it.

If you’re ready to shape the future of design delivery, mentor talented teams, and elevate standards across a national portfolio, we’d love to hear from you.