Mott MacDonald Bentley and Bentley are recruiting for a Design Manager to join the Anglian Water @One Alliance. As part of the Alliance, we are on a mission to create a sustainable and resilient future for water, backed by a £2.3 billion capital investment in AMP8 infrastructure, sustainability and digital transformation.
What will you be doing as our new Design Manager?
In this role you will lead a multi‑disciplinary engineering team of 15‑20 staff to deliver engineering design solutions for the PFAS removal portfolio, consisting of five Water Treatment Works projects across the region. The solutions focus on dual‑stage Granular Activated Carbon treatment, with a combined portfolio value of approximately £155 million.
Key Accountabilities
Design Management
* Lead and manage engineering design delivery for the PFAS removal projects.
* Develop and manage project plans covering scope, programme, cost, risk and resources.
* Provide direction on treatment methods and process design with senior discipline engineers.
* Assign competent engineering resources based on project complexity.
* Implement design quality procedures to achieve a right‑first‑time philosophy.
* Manage supplier and subcontractor design input, including engagement, selection and integration.
Project Delivery
* Work collaboratively with other functions to achieve portfolio outcomes.
* Seek opportunities to deliver affordability and value.
* Support the development and management of project programmes to achieve milestones.
* Produce designs that enhance sustainability.
Health & Safety
* Undertake delegated duties of Principal Designer under CDM regulations.
* Manage CDM competency assessments for the team and projects.
* Ensure design risk assessments and health & safety documentation for the portfolio.
People/Team Development
* Provide clear and visible leadership to the design team.
* Undertake people management responsibilities, including performance management and personal development.
* Allocate resources based on project priorities and complexity.
* Support team development and recruitment efforts.
Transformation
* Support the engineering team’s transformation and transition into AMP8.
* Drive a culture of experimentation, innovation, risk management and continuous improvement.
* Reduce carbon and natural capital within designs and embrace new digital technologies.
A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours
You will ideally hold a degree in an engineering discipline and be Chartered or working towards Chartered status, with proven experience in the water sector, preferably on potable water non‑infrastructure treatment projects. You are familiar with UK Water Industry regulations, have strong people management skills, and communicate adaptively and collaboratively. You are committed to a Right‑First‑Time approach and focus on delivery within time constraints.
What's in it for you
Financial wellbeing
* MMB match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
* Annual bonus schemes shared with all colleagues.
* Payment of annual professional institution subscription costs.
Health and wellbeing
* Minimum of 33 days holiday each year, inclusive of public holidays, with flexible carry‑over options.
* Access to Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance and Health Screening options.
* Support for flexible working and work‑life balance.
* Participation in Advanced Employee Networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race, disability, and parents/carers communities.
Enhanced family and carers leave
* 26 weeks paid maternity leave and adoption leave, two weeks paid paternity/partner leave and shared parental leave options.
* Up to two paid additional days leave for those with significant caring responsibilities.
Learning and development
* Structured development schemes supporting professional chartership, with fast‑tracked reviews and tailored training opportunities.
Mott MacDonald Bentley are not currently offering sponsorship for candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. We welcome applications from candidates eligible for alternative immigration routes that do not require sponsorship.
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