Senior / Principal Design Manager - Design & Build (D&B)
Locations: Manchester, Leeds, Glasgow/ Hybrid (3 days onsite)
Salary: £65,000 - £85,000 (DOE)
Our client is a leading global engineering consultancy delivering complex infrastructure projects across the UK and internationally. They are seeking an experienced Senior / Principal Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary Design & Build (D&B) projects within the water sector.
You will lead design delivery on large-scale water infrastructure projects, ensuring quality, efficiency, and innovation across the full project lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead multidisciplinary teams on complex D&B projects
* Manage design delivery, budgets, and programme milestones
* Review and approve technical outputs (reports, drawings, calculations)
* Act as the key client interface and escalation point
* Support business development and bid activities
* Provide technical leadership and mentor team members
Skills & Experience
* Degree in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
* Chartered Engineer (CEng)
* Strong experience in the water sector and D&B delivery
* Knowledge of hydraulics, wastewater, clean water, and pipelines
* Familiar with CDM, Eurocodes, NEC, and industry standards
* Experience with AutoCAD, CDEs, MS Office, and Power BI
* Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
If you're looking to lead complex projects and drive engineering excellence, apply now!
Note: May require UK Security Clearance (5 years residency typically needed)
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