Senior Design Manager – Water Infrastructure, BIM & Low Carbon

Belcan; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Belcan is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead delivery of major Water Infrastructure and Wastewater projects within the AMP8 programme. You will drive design management, delivery, coordination, and assurance, with a focus on BIM, DfMA, sustainability, and low-carbon design across complex capital projects.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate design partners, and ensure governance and NEC4 compliance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
• SMSTS certification.
• CSCS Card.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead Design Management and Design Delivery across major Water Infrastructure projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary engineering teams and design partners.
• Oversee Design Coordination, Design Assurance, and technical governance.
• Manage design programmes, budgets, risks, and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with NEC4, CDM, BIM, and ISO 19650 requirements.
• Chair design reviews and stakeholder meetings.

Skills

Chartered Engineer

BIM

ISO 19650

DfMA

Low Carbon

Design Management

Stakeholder Mgmt

Risk Mgmt

Education

Civil Engineering degree

SMSTS

CSCS Card

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Belcan is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead delivery of major Water Infrastructure and Wastewater projects within the AMP8 programme. You will drive design management, delivery, coordination, and assurance, with a focus on BIM, DfMA, sustainability, and low-carbon design across complex capital projects.

You will manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate design partners, and ensure governance and NEC4 compliance.