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

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in water infrastructure is seeking a Senior Design Manager to lead project teams and deliver innovative engineering solutions. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on significant projects across the South of England, collaborating with top clients and driving sustainable development initiatives in the water sector.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified (or equivalent) Engineer.
• Experience in leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Ideally chartered or a member of a relevant engineering institution.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop project teams, fostering collaboration.
• Deliver innovative and sustainable design solutions.
• Work closely with clients to plan technical delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Engineering problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Chartered Engineer or relevant institution membership

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 experienced Senior Design Managers to join our expanding teams, working on major infrastructure & non-infrastructure projects across the South of England.

This is your chance to:

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

Here's what sets us apart:

• We prioritise our communities – designing solutions that minimise environmental impact and maximise social benefits.
• 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 are working with a number of clients across the UK, with regional appointments including South West Water's Engineering Consultancy Framework, Welsh Water's Engineering Consultancy Framework, Thames Water's Capital & Engineering Framework and many others!

As a 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 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.

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