Water Infrastructure Design Manager (Hybrid)

Kenton Black; Ringway; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineering Design Manager to oversee multi-disciplinary design teams on major water infrastructure projects in the North West. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong experience in the UK water industry, and excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of up to £75k along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous professional development

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Strong experience within the UK water industry (clean water, wastewater, pipelines, treatment works, or related infrastructure).
• Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary design teams in a consultancy or contractor setting.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, collaborative environment with a focus on quality and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and mentor civil engineering design teams across multiple water-sector projects.
• Manage design delivery from feasibility through detailed design and construction support.
• Ensure designs comply with DWI, Ofwat, CDM regulations, and relevant water industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered status (CEng)

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy is seeking a Civil Engineering Design Manager to oversee multi-disciplinary design teams on major water infrastructure projects in the North West. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil Engineering, strong experience in the UK water industry, and excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of up to £75k along with comprehensive benefits.