Senior Design Manager - Water Sector

Matchtech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead design management on critical UK infrastructure projects in the Water Sector. The role involves delivering high-quality technical design work, preparing bid proposals, and managing project risks. Ideal candidates will be Chartered Engineers with experience in water treatment and multidisciplinary design. This position offers opportunities to work on iconic projects both at home and abroad.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status is required.
• Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline preferred.
• Experience leading design delivery in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality technical design work.
• Prepare briefs and input into bid proposals.
• Manage project risks effectively.

Skills

Leadership in design delivery

Knowledge in water treatment

Communication

Project risk management

Adherence to quality standards

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer (Mechanical or EICA or Civil)

Job description

My Client are recruiting for a Senior Design Manager in the Water Sector.

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

Bring your skills to the mix as a Senior Design Manager, you'll play a vital role in every aspect 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, whilst delivering water services into multiple other sectors such as Aviation, Defence, Energy, Cities & Development and Education. We continue to provide industry‑leading engineering solutions right through the project lifecycle, with value added through client‑side support as well as construction phases. If being a part of a team with a passion for this industry is for you then we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our London office.

Your Role

• Deliver technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high‑quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and input into bid proposals.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Understand, communicate and manage project risks.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

Experience and Qualifications

• Should be Chartered Engineer (Mechanical or EICA or Civil).
• Ideally degree qualified in an Engineering discipline.
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design and Design & Build.
• Sound knowledge in water and/or wastewater treatment, storage solutions, hydraulics, water supply and wastewater collection systems and familiarity with current UK design standards and working practices.
• Sound commercial, contractual and programme experience.