Your new company This leading infrastructure and utilities main contractor is delivering a major programme of works across water and wastewater treatment sites in the South East. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and wellbeing, they offer a collaborative and inclusive environment where professionals can thrive and make a real impact.
Your new role
As a Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the engineering design delivery across a portfolio of water and wastewater projects. Acting as the key point of contact for design-related matters, you'll ensure technical excellence, drive innovation, and support the successful delivery of capital schemes from concept through to construction and handover.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading multi-disciplinary design teams and managing external consultants and subcontractors
Overseeing engineering assurance and ensuring compliance with CDM regulations
Driving value engineering, sustainability, and carbon reduction initiatives
Supporting project delivery teams to meet programme milestones and quality standards
Promoting a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvement
What you'll need to succeed
Chartered Engineer status with a degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
Proven experience in design and delivery of water/wastewater infrastructure projects
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities
Full UK driving licence
What you'll get in return
Competitive hourly rate with weekly pay
Opportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure projects
Long-term, ongoing contract with potential for extension
What you need to do now
Please click apply and provide a CV to express your interest in this role.
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