Senior Design Manager (Water/Wastewater Engineering) | Expression of Interest

Stantec; Ashford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company in the water infrastructure sector as a Senior Design Manager. This role offers the opportunity to lead and inspire project teams while working on impactful water projects that benefit communities. You will collaborate with top clients and leverage world-class expertise to deliver innovative design solutions. The company values sustainable development and prioritizes community needs, making this a fulfilling position for those passionate about engineering and environmental stewardship. If you are an ambitious leader looking to advance your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified Engineer with experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Passion for solving engineering problems and driving challenging solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions.
• Collaborate with clients and manage technical delivery throughout projects.

Skills

Engineering Problem Solving

Leadership

Project Management

Collaborative Teamwork

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer (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 expressions of interest from experienced Senior Design Managers to join our expanding teams across the UK & Ireland in the coming months to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of water infrastructure.

This is your chance to:

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

Here's what sets us apart:

1. We prioritise our communities – designing solutions that minimise environmental impact and maximise social benefits.
2. 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. Our teams have been successful in bidding for exciting new work with multiple frameworks ahead of AMP 8, including South West Water's Engineering Consultancy Framework, Welsh Water's Engineering Consultancy Framework, Thames Water's Capital & Engineering Framework and many others!

As 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.

About Stantec

The Stantec community unites more than 31,000 employees working in over 450 locations across 6 continents. We have been working with our clients and communities in the UK for over 150 years. We plan, design, deliver and manage the development and infrastructure needed to support the creation of sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment.

Building an inspired, inclusive work environment that attracts, supports, and develops world-class talent is a crucial key to our success. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.

At Stantec we want you to perform your best at every stage of the recruitment process and are committed to ensuring it is accessible to all. If you need any support or require adjustments to be made then please contact careers.UK&[e-mail] and we will talk to you about how we can support you.

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