Water & Wastewater Design Manager | Flexible Hours | Lead Projects

Kier Group; Brighton; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is recruiting a Design Manager to join the Southern Water framework, overseeing engineering design across water and wastewater projects in the UK. Based in Falmer, Brighton or nearby sites, you will lead design teams and ensure technical excellence, safety and timely delivery.

This role demands Chartered status, a degree in engineering and a proven track record in design and project management within water projects. A full UK driving license is essential.

Qualifications

• Chartered Engineer status with a degree in engineering.
• Proven experience in engineering design, construction and management.
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Experience driving innovation and optimisation of plant and processes.
• Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering design delivery for assigned projects.
• Provide line management support to Assistant Design Managers.
• Oversee the engineering assurance process for designs with partners.
• Develop and manage Engineering Project Plans (scope, schedule, cost, risk, resources).
• Ensure CDM compliance and promote health, safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Line management

Communication

Project delivery

Health & safety

Education

Chartered Engineer

Degree in engineering

Job description

Kier Group is recruiting a Design Manager to join the Southern Water framework, overseeing engineering design across water and wastewater projects in the UK. Based in Falmer, Brighton or nearby sites, you will lead design teams and ensure technical excellence, safety and timely delivery.

This role demands Chartered status, a degree in engineering and a proven track record in design and project management within water projects. A full UK driving license is essential.