Senior Design Manager - Water Sector (Hybrid)

Matchtech Group; Rickmansworth; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a Design Manager/Senior Design Manager for water sector projects based in Rickmansworth with hybrid working. You will lead multi-disciplinary design teams, ensure cost-effective, safe and buildable solutions, and report to the Programme Design Lead within the Regional Discipline Lead framework.

The role demands extensive experience in water/wastewater design, chartered engineering credentials, and strong leadership to drive projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Extensive design management experience in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Experience in water/wastewater treatment projects.
• Engineering degree required; Chartered Engineer preferred.
• Delivery-driven with ability to manage time, cost and quality.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and safety requirements.
• Experience delivering large-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the design team across project phases.
• Ensure cost-effective, compliant, buildable technical solutions.
• Maintain alignment with programme schedules and client requirements.
• Prepare design management plans and progress reports.
• Engage with stakeholders and partner organisations.
• Ensure adherence to H&S standards and sustainability targets.

Skills

Design management

Water/wastewater

Delivery leadership

CDM knowledge

BIM awareness

Education

Engineering degree

Chartered engineer

APM Project Fundamentals

Tools

BIM procedures

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a Design Manager/Senior Design Manager for water sector projects based in Rickmansworth with hybrid working. You will lead multi-disciplinary design teams, ensure cost-effective, safe and buildable solutions, and report to the Programme Design Lead within the Regional Discipline Lead framework.

The role demands extensive experience in water/wastewater design, chartered engineering credentials, and strong leadership to drive projects on time and within budget.