Senior Design Manager

J Browne Construction; Ilkeston; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Design Manager to champion design excellence across complex infrastructure projects. The role involves setting design management standards, mentoring teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. Candidates should have over 10 years of experience in design management, strong leadership skills, and a degree in Engineering or Design Management. This hybrid role allows for flexible office locations in Ilkeston, Cookstown, Balcombe, or Apsley.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in design management, ideally within water and wastewater projects.
• Strong track record in implementing design performance tracking and reporting.
• Deep understanding of CDM regulations and health & safety integration in design.

Responsibilities

• Set the standard for design management and embed frameworks.
• Mentor and guide Design Managers and lead key projects.
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and deliver innovative solutions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership and mentoring

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Quality focus

Change management

CDM regulations knowledge

Experience with BIM and digital design tools

Education

Degree in Engineering or Design Management

Chartered status (or working towards)

Job description

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving design excellence across complex infrastructure projects? We’re looking for a Senior Design Manager to champion best practices and consistency across our UK portfolio.

In this pivotal role, you’ll set the standard for design management, embedding frameworks for performance, reporting, and governance. You’ll mentor and guide Design Managers, while also stepping in to lead key projects where your expertise can make the biggest impact. From shaping strategic initiatives to ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, you’ll play a critical role in delivering safe, innovative, and high-quality solutions.

This is an opportunity to influence at the highest level, collaborate across regions, and help shape the future of design management within our business.

Please note that this role is a hybrid 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.

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

• A strategic thinker with proven leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communicator who can influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented, with a focus on quality and consistency.
• 10+ years’ experience in design management, ideally within water and wastewater projects.
• Strong track record in implementing design performance tracking and reporting and managing change.
• Deep understanding of CDM regulations and health & safety integration in design.
• Degree in Engineering or Design Management; Chartered status (or working towards).
• Familiarity with BIM and digital design tools; experience in sustainable design is a plus.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and be part of our Design Team, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and bring your expertise to Enisca Browne.