Senior Design Manager

Matchtech; Ringway; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider in the water sector is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead engineering projects in the North West. This role involves managing design teams to ensure projects are delivered cost-effectively and comply with all stakeholder requirements. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant engineering degree and have extensive design management experience. Benefits include hybrid working, a car allowance, and health insurance. The position offers a great opportunity for professionals looking to advance their careers in the water industry.

Benefits

Hybrid working opportunities

Car/car allowance

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Contribution Pension scheme

Health Insurance

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts and savings hub

Kids Pass

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in multi-disciplinary design management within a design-build environment.
• Working knowledge of CDM regulations and construction Health & Safety.
• General knowledge of water treatment, including process, civil, and MEICA engineering aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design projects ensuring excellence in Health & Safety.
• Manage design expenditure and efficiency.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning.

Skills

Multi-disciplinary design management

Delivery-driven approach

Strategic and operational skills

Collaborative working

Education

Degree and Chartered Engineer in an engineering-related discipline

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification

Job description

Our client, a leading provider in the water sector, is looking to strengthen their engineering team with a Senior Design Manager based in the North West, with hybrid working options available. This permanent role involves leading projects through their design phases for a portfolio of projects, ensuring cost‑effective, technically compliant, and buildable solutions are delivered in line with all stakeholder requirements, programme expectations, and engineering design procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Commitment to excellence in Health & Safety (H&S) in design, complying with all relevant specifications, codes, rules, regulations, and H&S legislation.
• Identification and management of H&S hazards and effective communication of residual risks to stakeholders.
• Leading the design team to meet customer requirements and project objectives.
• Accountability for design expenditure, driving efficiency, and managing overall outturn costs.
• Organising all design elements, documenting in the Design Management Plan, and preparing monthly status updates.
• Attending and contributing to relevant programme, project, and technical meetings.
• Ensuring technical solutions are cost-effective while maintaining quality standards and on‑time delivery.
• Providing technical support during construction, assembly, and commissioning stages as required.
• Ensuring all technical work adheres to correct standards and specifications, following appropriate systems of work and quality assurance.
• Contributing to sustainability targets by reducing embodied and operational Carbon Footprints.
• Effective communication and collaboration with people from various organisations and disciplines.
• Providing exceptional customer service internally, with partners, and externally with clients and the public.
• Representing the client company and promoting its reputation in all client contacts.
• Maintaining a positive and solution‑oriented approach to work and providing open and honest feedback.
• Ensuring confidentiality in all reasonable steps.

Job Requirements

• Extensive experience in multi‑disciplinary design management within a design‑build environment.
• Degree and Chartered Engineer in an engineering‑related discipline.
• APM Project Fundamentals Qualification.
• Delivery‑driven with the ability to set targets and manage multi‑disciplinary teams to achieve objectives.
• Working knowledge of CDM regulations and construction Health & Safety.
• Significant experience in large‑scale project delivery.
• Strategic, operational, technical, and management skills.
• General knowledge of water treatment, including process, civil, and MEICA engineering aspects.
• Ability to present technical proposals clearly and confidently.
• Experience in the Water/Wastewater Treatment Industry would be an advantage
• Ability to embrace collaborative and innovative working.
• Knowledge of BIM procedures and techniques.

Benefits

• Hybrid working opportunities
• Car/car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (with the option to buy an additional 5 days)
• Contribution Pension scheme
• Life Assurance
• Health Insurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Additional benefits like cycle to work scheme, discounts, savings hub, and Kids Pass

If you are an experienced Senior Design Manager with a strong background in civil engineering and are looking to further your career within the water sector, we would love to hear from you.