Design Manager - Water Industry Location: Manchester / Hybrid Contract: 12 month contract Rate: £355 to £445 per day (outside IR35) An established engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to support the delivery of civil design solutions across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK. This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the water sector. The Projects you'll be working on Varied projects across the UK water industry, including: Designs of UMON 3 and 4 upgrades at sewage treatment works nationwide Designs of clean water main replacements nationwide Key Responsibilities Manage, direct and develop engineers, CAD technicians and graduates. Grow the design team and maintain a positive ethos and attitude within the team. Lead the design process on multidisciplinary water industry projects. Challenge, improve and shape formal processes and procedures for design team and ensure work is undertaken using them. Identify and implement appropriate software packages, and drive the use of BIM and 3D modelling where necessary. Ensure team produce design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements and are fully integrated. Required Qualifications & Experience 10 years' experience working in the engineering design industry in a regulated sector such as: Rail, Water, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Highways, Bridges. Graduate, HND or significant experience from Technician level Good level of IT skills Preferred Qualifications & Experience Experience in regulated water industry. Track record managing multidisciplinary design teams and projects Knowledge of Engineering Drawing Practices Experience building junior teams and capability of junior staff Chartered engineer or working towards chartership. How to Apply If you have extensive experience working in Water Industry as a Design Manager and are looking for your next contract role, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion