Senior Design Manager - Water Industry

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the UK is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams on exciting water infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in engineering and a passion for innovative design solutions. This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a supportive environment focused on sustainable development.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified or equivalent Engineer, ideally chartered or a member of a relevant engineering institution.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams within engineering or utilities sectors.
• Ability to deliver expert design solutions to clientele.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop project teams in the water sector.
• Identify innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with clients and plan technical delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Engineering design

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Shape the future of Water Infrastructure with Stantec!

Are you an ambitious engineering leader with a proven track record of delivering complex projects? We’re seeking experienced Senior Design Managers to join our expanding teams across the Midlands and South West and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of water infrastructure.

This is your chance to:

• Lead and develop project teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment.
• Work on exciting water projects that have a significant impact on our communities and the water sector as a whole.
• Partner with top water clients across the UK & Ireland, shaping the future of the industry.

Here’s what sets us apart:

• We prioritise our communities – designing solutions that minimise environmental impact and maximise social benefits.
• We champion sustainable development, delivering infrastructure projects that adapt to climate change.

Our Design Managers work across the project lifecycle in asset planning/strategy, concept design, outline design and detailed design. We work in a variety of project areas within the water sector, including clean water treatment and networks, wastewater treatment, wastewater networks, flooding, and urban drainage.

As a Senior Design Manager, you will play a fundamental role within projects to identify innovative and sustainable solutions, work collaboratively with the client, plan technical delivery, and lead the multidisciplinary team throughout the project. You will work alongside the Project Manager to deliver best value and client service excellence and have access to Stantec’s world-class expertise to help you deliver leading edge design.

About You

We are looking for someone who has a passion for solving engineering problems, the ability to lead and inspire and the confidence to drive through challenging solutions. You will be a degree qualified (or equivalent) Engineer and ideally chartered, or a member of a relevant engineering institution (e.g., ICE). Support can be given to achieve this if required.

You will also have experience of leading multidisciplinary teams within the engineering or utilities sectors, delivering expert design solutions to clientele.

We have opportunities for differing levels of seniority, so if you are looking to develop your leadership career, we’ll support you on your journey.

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