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

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Design Manager to shape the future of water infrastructure. This role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, managing impactful water projects, and championing sustainable development. With opportunities for career advancement, this position offers a chance to drive innovative solutions and deliver client service excellence. Join a company committed to diversity and inclusion, where your contributions will make a significant impact on community development and environmental sustainability.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified engineer with experience in leading teams.
• Passionate about solving engineering problems and inspiring teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop project teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Manage water projects impacting communities and the water sector.

Skills

Project Management

Water Infrastructure Design

Team Leadership

Sustainable Development

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer (preferred)

Job description

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

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Opportunity Overview

Shape the future of Water Infrastructure with Stantec! We are seeking experienced Senior Design Managers to join our expanding teams across the UK & Ireland, playing a pivotal role in shaping water infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop project teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Manage water projects impacting communities and the water sector.
• Partner with top water clients across the UK & Ireland.

What Sets Us Apart

• Design solutions minimizing environmental impact and maximizing social benefits.
• Champion sustainable development and climate adaptation in infrastructure projects.

Our Design Managers work across asset planning, concept, outline, and detailed design in areas such as water treatment, wastewater networks, flooding, and urban drainage. We have secured work through multiple frameworks including South West Water, Welsh Water, Thames Water, and others.

Role Expectations

Identify innovative, sustainable solutions; collaborate with clients; plan technical delivery; lead multidisciplinary teams; deliver value and client service excellence; utilize Stantec’s expertise for cutting-edge design.

Candidate Profile

Degree-qualified engineer, ideally chartered (or support available), with experience leading multidisciplinary teams in engineering or utilities sectors. Passionate about solving engineering problems, inspiring teams, and driving challenging solutions. Opportunities available for various seniority levels to support career development.

About Stantec

With over 31,000 employees across 450+ locations globally, we have over 150 years of experience in the UK. We focus on sustainable, healthy, and prosperous community development through innovative planning, design, and management of infrastructure projects.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics. We support an inclusive environment and are accessible for all applicants.