Senior Design Manager – Water Projects

AtkinsRéalis; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Senior Design Manager, shaping critical UK infrastructure projects. Work in a diverse environment where your skills contribute to innovative engineering solutions in the water sector. Opportunities await in Bristol, where you’ll lead design delivery and collaborate with teams to ensure high-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design.
• Knowledge in water and/or wastewater treatment, storage solutions, hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical design work following relevant standards.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
• Collaborate with UK and overseas teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

Job description

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? Join our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on. We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

Bring your skills as a Senior Design Manager. You'll play a vital role in all aspects of design management on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure, with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of the Water sector, delivering water services across sectors such as Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development, and Education. We provide industry-leading engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle, including client-side support and construction phases. If you're passionate about this industry, we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Bristol office.

Your Purpose:

1. Deliver technical design work following relevant standards and codes at high quality levels.
2. Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
3. Collaborate with UK and overseas teams to deliver integrated design solutions.
4. Understand, communicate, and manage project risks.
5. Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

What you can bring:

1. Chartered Civil Engineer.
2. Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design and Design & Build projects.
3. Knowledge in water and/or wastewater treatment, storage solutions, hydraulics, water supply, and wastewater systems, with familiarity with UK standards.
4. Strong commercial, contractual, and programme management experience.

Why work for AtkinsRéalis?

We are ranked among LinkedIn's Top 25 Companies in the UK and the Times Top 50 employers for women. Our Infrastructure team leverages innovation, data, and new approaches to deliver essential projects and challenge the status quo. We are committed to engineering better for people and the planet, supporting diversity, inclusion, and community engagement.

Security clearance:

This role may require security clearance, which depends on the UKSV vetting process. Applicants should not mention current or previous security clearances in their application.

We promote a diverse and inclusive community with flexible policies and employee networks supporting various backgrounds. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.