Water Design Manager - Lead BIM & Multidisciplinary Team

Rullion; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering design consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary projects in the water industry. This key role involves managing design teams to ensure high-quality delivery while meeting safety and program expectations. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in the engineering design sector, particularly in regulated sectors such as water, and possess a degree or equivalent qualification. The role offers the opportunity for permanent or contract arrangements along with hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' experience in engineering design within a regulated sector.
• Familiarity with modern design tools.
• Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor engineers and CAD technicians.
• Lead design process for multidisciplinary projects.
• Ensure design outputs meet safety and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Design processes improvement

Software tools adoption

BIM and 3D modelling

Education

Degree or HND in engineering

Tools

BIM

3D modelling software

Job description

A growing engineering design consultancy in Manchester is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary projects in the water industry. This key role involves managing design teams to ensure high-quality delivery while meeting safety and program expectations. The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in the engineering design sector, particularly in regulated sectors such as water, and possess a degree or equivalent qualification. The role offers the opportunity for permanent or contract arrangements along with hybrid working options.