Senior Design Manager - Water & Wastewater
Locations: Leeds, Warrington & Sheffield (Hybrid working options available)
Salary: £75k-£85k + car allowance & bonus
About the Opportunity
A leading engineering solutions provider in the water treatment sector is seeking a Senior Design Manager to join their dynamic, multi-disciplinary team.
You will be overseeing the full design life cycle of wastewater treatment projects, from concept and detailed design through to construction handover. You will lead a team of engineers and consultants, fostering a collaborative, "one-team" culture while driving innovation and sustainability in every project.
What You'll Do
-Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams on water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
-Oversee design budgets, programmes, and quality standards to ensure successful project delivery.
-Work closely with clients, representatives, and stakeholders to develop effective engineering solutions.
-Ensure health, safety, environmental, and sustainability standards are fully integrated into designs.
-Represent the business at design reviews, HAZOPs, and key stakeholder meetings.
-Provide mentorship, training, and resource planning to grow and strengthen your team.
-Drive continuous improvement by sharing lessons learned and innovative approaches.
What We're Looking For
-Experience: 5+ years in a similar role, ideally within the water or wastewater sector.
-Technical Expertise: Strong background in civil or process engineering (e.g., tank systems, earthworks, process units, M&E installations).
-Qualifications: Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Environmental Engineering
-Knowledge of construction safety regulations (e.g., PSDP coordination) is highly desirable.
-Skilled in programme management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project) and proficient with MS Office Suite.
-Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
-Full driving licence required.
What's in it for you?
-Be part of an industry leader driving innovation and sustainability in the water sector.
-Work on high-profile projects with diverse career progression opportunities.
-Collaborative and supportive culture with a strong focus on professional development and CPD.
-Competitive salary and benefits package.