Water Infrastructure Design Lead

Jacobs; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible work arrangements

Pension contributions

Health coverage

Parental leave

Wellbeing resources

CPD opportunities

Community volunteering

Job summary

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Design Manager in the UK to lead design delivery for major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will drive multidisciplinary teams, embed constructability, and ensure alignment with client expectations within a collaborative framework.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, opportunities to influence portfolio strategy, mentor teams, and contribute to sustainable water infrastructure across the UK.

Qualifications

• Technical leadership in design and PM of large-scale infrastructure programmes.
• Experience with multidisciplinary engineering and construction integration.
• NEC3/4 contract and change control experience.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and processes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with technical standards and UK CDM regulations.
• Lead value engineering, value management and buildability.
• Oversee design management, scheduling, risk mitigation, change control and financial forecasting.
• Mentor engineers and project team members and support career development.
• Take ownership of client relationships and contribute to business growth.
• Work with the Project Manager to implement project quality and delivery plans.

Skills

Technical leadership

Multidisciplinary engineering

NEC3/4 contract

CDM regulations

Innovative design

Stakeholder engagement

Autonomous working

Clear communication

Tools

Project controls

Scheduling

Job description

Jacobs is seeking an experienced Design Manager in the UK to lead design delivery for major water and wastewater infrastructure projects. You will drive multidisciplinary teams, embed constructability, and ensure alignment with client expectations within a collaborative framework.

The role offers hybrid working arrangements, opportunities to influence portfolio strategy, mentor teams, and contribute to sustainable water infrastructure across the UK.