Job Title: Design Manager - Water/Wastewater Location: UK (location dependent on Scheme) Type: Contract Salary: Day rate Introduction A well-established engineering consultancy is seeking a skilled Design Manager to support the delivery of municipal water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This is a contract opportunity to join a high-performing technical team working on large-scale, multidisciplinary programs across Canada. The role offers a diverse workload and the chance to lead design efforts from concept through to construction. Who We're Looking For We're looking for an experienced design professional with a strong technical background and proven leadership in managing complex engineering projects. You'll be confident working across multiple disciplines and comfortable navigating the challenges of large-scale infrastructure delivery. Key Responsibilities - Lead and coordinate design activities across civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, and I&C disciplines. - Manage design budgets, schedules, and resources to meet project milestones. - Ensure compliance with engineering standards, project requirements, and quality protocols. - Act as a liaison between design teams and construction stakeholders during execution. - Oversee design reviews, change control processes, and project reporting. - Support project planning, scope definition, and proposal development. - Facilitate interdisciplinary coordination meetings and resolve technical issues. - Contribute to project closeout documentation and lessons learned. Qualifications & Experience - Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent from a recognised institution. - Minimum 7 years of experience managing design on large municipal water/wastewater projects. - Strong technical proficiency in one or more disciplines (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, I&C). - Familiarity with BIM workflows and project scheduling/cost estimating tools. - Membership with a professional engineering body (e.g. PEO) is an asset. - Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities. What's on Offer This is a contract role offering the opportunity to work on impactful infrastructure projects with a collaborative and forward-thinking team. Vacancy Reference: CR/(phone number removed) Vacancy Owner: Teo Delacruz | (url removed) | (44) (phone number removed) | (44) (phone number removed)