Senior Engineering Design Manager

Wotech; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 59,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading waste and resource management company as a Senior Engineering Design Manager. You'll oversee engineering design disciplines, ensuring compliance with safety standards while promoting sustainability and innovation. This role offers a competitive salary, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible benefits including gym memberships and savings

Qualifications

• Experience in design management, ideally in waste management.
• Project management qualifications such as PRINCE2 or PMP preferred.
• NEBOSH Construction Certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the civil and structural design team.
• Ensure design work complies with safety regulations.
• Conduct design risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered membership of ICE or IStructE

Job description

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Senior Engineering Design Manager

Salary £59,973 - £82,463 per annum (plus benefits including company car or car allowance)

Hours Full-time, Monday to Friday

Location Northamptonshire, hybrid working with 2/3 days per week at the office

As a Senior Engineering Design Manager at FCC Environment, you will lead the civil and M&E engineering design disciplines within the Engineering & Construction (E&C) Department. This is a vital role that combines technical excellence, leadership, and a strong focus on safety and innovation. You will manage internal teams and external consultants to deliver sustainable, safe, and cost-effective design solutions that support our core business operations. As part of your professional development, FCC Environment will cover the cost of professional membership fees (MICE, PMP or similar).

This vacancy is for a full-time position, working five days per week.

Our Promise To You

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (full-time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On-the-job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend
• Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and more (Where applicable)
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform
  
  

What will you be doing?

• Lead and manage the civil and structural design team within the E&C Department
• Ensure all design work complies with CDM 2015, safety regulations, and environmental standards
• Conduct and lead design risk assessments, embedding safety, constructability and operability at all stages
• Provide technical leadership and assurance across reports, calculations, drawings, specifications, and BoQs
• Interface with stakeholders including Bidding, Operations, SHEQ, and Estates to develop integrated design solutions
• Oversee and manage external design consultants for value, quality and compliance
• Promote innovation, carbon reduction and sustainability in early design stages
• Maintain strong links with regulatory and industry bodies to support best practices
  
  

What are we looking for?

• A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (MSc/MEng preferred)
• Chartered membership of ICE, IStructE or a similar institution
• Proven experience in civil and structural engineering and design management, ideally in waste management or similar industries
• Project management qualifications (e.g. PRINCE2, PMP) and NEBOSH Construction Certificate are desirable
• Strong analytical, organisational and decision-making abilities
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites and FCCE facilities across the UK
  
  

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UKs leading waste and resource management companies. Our goal is to minimise the amount of waste that ends up in landfill by transforming it into valuable resources wherever possible.

Operating over 200 facilities across the UK, and employing around 4,200 people, were on the frontline of tackling climate change. We need ambitious, innovative professionals like you to help us shape a sustainable future.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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