Design Manager – Water Company
Waterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK on a secondment basis. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies.
We specialise in providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time – for as long as our clients need them.
Your career with Waterman Aspen
Joining Waterman Aspen as a Design Manager will see you as a key member of the Water and Environment North team.
What you can expect
* A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
* Buy‑in from clients to assist in your technical progression
* Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
* Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
* Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
Qualifications
* Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering or related discipline
* Chartered or working toward Chartership (ICE, IMechE, CIWEM, etc.)
* Proven experience in leading the design of wastewater infrastructure and/or non‑infra projects
* Strong understanding of water industry standards, codes of practice, and regulatory frameworks
* Experience working within AMP (Asset Management Plan) cycles for UK Water Companies
* Familiarity with NEC3/4 contract frameworks and design delivery in a D&B or consultancy environment
* Manage the design programme and ensure timely delivery aligned with project milestones
* Ensure that designs are developed with a strong focus on safety (CDM Regulations), operational maintainability, buildability, and sustainability
* Excellent coordination and project management skills
* Strong leadership and ability to motivate multidisciplinary teams
* Technical credibility with attention to detail
* Effective communicator with the ability to engage with clients, contractors, and regulators
* Skilled in managing design risks, interfaces, and quality assurance processes
* Experience with digital delivery tools such as BIM360, ProjectWise, or similar
* Working knowledge of Net Zero Carbon design principles and sustainability frameworks
* Experience in collaborative delivery frameworks (e.g. alliances, joint ventures)
Benefits
* Contribution to commuting mileage
* Permanent health insurance
* 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part‑time colleagues)
* Company pension contribution
* Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
* 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Civil Engineering
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
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