Wastewater Infrastructure Design Lead

Cowi; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cowi is seeking a Design Manager (Wastewater Infrastructure) in the UK. You will lead multidisciplinary design teams to deliver wastewater infrastructure projects aligned with AMP8, driving resilience and environmental performance.

You will embed digital engineering and BIM within design work and manage budgets and risks across the programme. The role requires Chartered Engineer status, extensive UK wastewater design experience, and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline with chartered status preferred.
• Extensive UK wastewater design experience within AMP7/AMP8 frameworks.
• Proven track record in design leadership within collaborative delivery models.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design delivery of wastewater projects across AMP8 stages from concept to construction support.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across civil, mechanical, electrical and ICA disciplines.
• Promote TotEx-driven design strategies aligning capex with operating performance.
• Direct wastewater network design including sewers, rising mains, pumping stations and CSOs.
• Embed digital engineering, BIM and common data environments in design delivery.
• Manage design programmes, resources, risks and budgets to meet AMP8 targets.
• Mentor engineers and designers to build capability for AMP8 demands.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Client-facing

Leadership

Cost control

Design management

NEC contracts

BIM / ISO

HAZID/HAZOP

Digital engineering

Civil design

Education

Civil Engineering degree

Chartered Engineer (MICE)

Tools

InfoWorks ICM

MicroDrainage

CDE

Job description

Cowi is seeking a Design Manager (Wastewater Infrastructure) in the UK. You will lead multidisciplinary design teams to deliver wastewater infrastructure projects aligned with AMP8, driving resilience and environmental performance.

You will embed digital engineering and BIM within design work and manage budgets and risks across the programme. The role requires Chartered Engineer status, extensive UK wastewater design experience, and strong stakeholder engagement.