Wastewater Design Manager: Lead resilient UK AMP8 networks

COWI

East Midlands

Hybrid

GBP 50,000 - 70,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

28 days' holiday plus all UK public holidays
Private health care
Annual subscription fees for Professional Institutions

Job summary

COWI seeks a Design Manager for its Water Design team in East Midlands, UK. This role involves managing the design of wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with AMP8 programmes and sustainability goals.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Civil Engineering, Chartered status, and significant experience in wastewater design. Joining COWI means contributing to innovative solutions while enjoying benefits like 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

  • Experience in wastewater infrastructure design within UK water sector frameworks.
  • Extensive experience in a Design Manager or senior design leadership role.
  • Knowledge of health and safety in design (CDM Regulations).

Responsibilities

  • Manage and oversee the design delivery of wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure buildability and efficiency.
  • Support carbon reduction and sustainability objectives.

Skills

Project Management
Civil Engineering
Wastewater Design
Stakeholder Engagement
BIM Principles

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Chartered Engineer status (MICE or equivalent)

Tools

InfoWorks ICM
MicroDrainage

Job description

COWI seeks a Design Manager for its Water Design team in East Midlands, UK. This role involves managing the design of wastewater infrastructure projects, ensuring alignment with AMP8 programmes and sustainability goals.

The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Civil Engineering, Chartered status, and significant experience in wastewater design. Joining COWI means contributing to innovative solutions while enjoying benefits like 28 days' holiday plus bank holidays and opportunities for career development.

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