Water/Wastewater Design Lead — Contract (UK)

Shirley Parsons Ltd; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering consultancy is seeking a skilled Design Manager for a contract role focusing on municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will lead design teams and ensure compliance with engineering standards while managing budgets and schedules. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 7 years' experience in similar projects are required. This opportunity provides the chance to work on impactful infrastructure projects in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of experience managing design on large municipal water/wastewater projects.
• Strong understanding of engineering disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, I&C).
• Membership with a professional engineering body (e.g. PEO) is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design activities across multiple disciplines.
• Manage design budgets, schedules, and resources to meet project goals.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and quality protocols.

Skills

Technical proficiency in civil engineering

Project management

BIM workflows

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Project scheduling tools

Cost estimating tools

Job description

A well-established engineering consultancy is seeking a skilled Design Manager for a contract role focusing on municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will lead design teams and ensure compliance with engineering standards while managing budgets and schedules. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and a minimum of 7 years' experience in similar projects are required. This opportunity provides the chance to work on impactful infrastructure projects in a collaborative environment.