Job Description
Design Manager Civil Engineering / Water
Location: Manchester (Office-based with project interface)
Salary: £70,000 £75,000 (maximum) + package
The Role
A Tier 1 civil engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead and deliver technical design solutions across complex water and wastewater infrastructure projects. The role focuses on managing multi-disciplinary design teams, coordinating external consultants and ensuring compliant, buildable and commercially viable engineering solutions are delivered to programme and budget.
You will work closely with Project Managers, Engineering Managers and delivery teams to support schemes including clean water, wastewater, pipelines, pumping stations and associated infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
1. Take full ownership of technical compliance and design quality throughout the project lifecycle
2. Lead and manage internal engineers, external consultants and specialist designers
3. Ensure designs comply with statutory standards, client specifications and H&S requirements
4. Manage design budgets, schedules and change control processes
5. Interrogate, challenge and optimise designs to mitigate risk and add value
6. Support temporary works strategy and coordination