Salary: Competitive rate - outside of scope of IR35
Job Reference: JOB-89958
Published: 23-07-2025
Duration: 6 months
Expiry Date: 20-08-2025
Country: United Kingdom
Design Manager – Water/Wastewater (Contract)
Location: Redditch
Working model: Hybrid – 3 days on-site, 2 days remote
Duration: Minimum 6 months
Outside IR35 | 47.5 hours per week
We’re working with a leading consultancy supporting the Severn Trent Water AMP7 & AMP8 Frameworks, seeking a Contract Design Manager to lead the delivery of non-infrastructure wastewater projects.
This medium term contract mobilisation role requires someone who can quickly integrate into a fast-paced framework team and drive technically sound, carbon-efficient design solutions.
The Role
Reporting to the Framework Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading the design delivery process across a portfolio of wastewater treatment schemes. This includes coordination of multidisciplinary teams, ensuring buildability, design assurance, and compliance with BIM and NEC4 standards.
Key Responsibilities
Define design scope and deliverables
Manage design programmes, changes, and reviews
Lead on DfMA and carbon reduction strategies
Conduct design, technical assurance, and CDM reviews
Support procurement processes through design input
Ensure compliance with governance and client expectations
Experience & Qualifications
HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline
Significant experience in non-infrastructure wastewater design (Mechanical, Electrical, ICA, or Civils)
Understanding of NEC4 contracts, CDM 2015, and BIM standards
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams in a contractor-led environment
Full driving licence and ability to work from the Solihull site as required
Full-time contract (47.5 hours/week)
Hybrid working (3 days on-site, 2 remote)
To Apply
If you’re available and bring the relevant experience, get in touch to discuss or submit your CV for immediate consideration.
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