Senior Design Manager

Gearing Recruitment Solutions Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Tier-1 contractor is looking for a Senior Design Manager to oversee innovative design solutions within the water sector. In this senior role, you will lead multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring cost-effective designs that meet project requirements. Candidates should possess relevant engineering qualifications and experience in similar environments. This position supports hybrid working and offers opportunities to impact significant projects.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Life assurance

Health insurance

Private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams.
• Knowledge of contractual and commercial aspects.
• Chartered Engineer status is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplinary design teams to deliver solutions.
• Develop cost-effective solutions aligned with project scope.
• Provide leadership in the design process.
• Record and control design changes for cost efficiency.
• Mentor design managers and engineers.
• Conduct design review meetings regularly.

Skills

Leadership

Cost-effective design solutions

Strategic direction

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

HNC/HND/Degree in relevant engineering field

Job description

Overview

Senior Design Manager - Water Industry A leading Tier-1 contractor delivering large non-infrastructure projects within the water industry is looking for a Senior Design Manager to lead and govern the development of innovative, cost-effective design solutions on their Southern Water framework. If you have experience leading multi-disciplinary design teams within the water sector (or a similar process-driven engineering environment), this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Why Apply

• Hybrid working options for flexibility
• Senior position on a large framework
• Opportunity to lead on major projects that deliver real impact
• Life assurance, health insurance & private medical insurance

Duties for Senior Design Manager

• Lead and support multi-disciplinary design teams to deliver practical, buildable solutions.
• Ensure the development of cost-effective design solutions that align with the scope of work and project budgets.
• Provide strategic direction and leadership in the design process.
• Systematically record, monitor, and control design changes to maximise cost efficiency throughout the project lifecycle.
• Support and mentor design managers and engineers, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Conduct regular design review meetings to monitor progress and address any challenges proactively.

Qualifications/Experience for Senior Design Manager

• HNC/HND/Degree in relevant engineering field or equivalent
• Experience working within water or similar process-driven environment
• Contractual and commercial knowledge
• Chartered Engineer status (desirable)
• Eligible to work in the UK