About the @one Alliance
The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a fully collaborative organisation made up of nine partner companies (Anglian Water, SWECO, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, and Skanska) and an extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP8, which will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We’ll be embarking on a new kind of project delivery focusing on nature‑based solutions such as wetlands and urban drainage schemes. Our focus on innovation, sustainability and expertise positions us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment for our customers and communities.
About Sweco
Transforming society together, we plan and design sustainable communities and cities of the future. We tackle the great societal challenges of our time by harnessing digitalisation and sustainability, working with clients to deliver solutions that address urbanisation, water management and environmental resilience. We offer global expertise combined with local presence, adapting to each client’s needs. Our ambition is to be the most relevant partner to our clients, supporting them today and into the future.
Role: Design Manager (Water Industry National Environment Programme)
In this role you will lead a multi‑disciplinary engineering team of approximately 15‑20 staff to deliver engineering design solutions for a portfolio of potable water non‑infrastructure projects, including asset and storage point maintenance, groundwater abstraction, water treatment upgrades, and WINEP Water Framework Directive river‑support projects. The portfolio also includes a high‑profile £60 million project to upgrade the output capacity of Covenham Water Treatment Works.
Key Accountabilities
* Lead and manage the engineering design delivery for the portfolio of potable water non‑infrastructure projects.
* Develop and manage engineering project plans that incorporate scope, schedule, cost, risk, and resources.
* Provide guidance on suitable treatment methods and process design in collaboration with senior discipline engineers.
* Assess project complexity and allocate suitably competent engineering resources.
* Implement design quality procedures and ensure adherence to a right‑first‑time philosophy.
* Manage supplier and subcontractor design input, including engagement, selection, and integration of designs.
Project Delivery
* Partner with other functions to deliver outcomes for your portfolio.
* Seek and deliver opportunities to achieve affordability and value across your portfolio.
* Support the development and management of project programmes to achieve milestones and drive efficiencies.
* Produce designs that enhance sustainability and meet regulatory requirements.
Health & Safety
* Undertake delegated duties of the Principal Designer as per CDM Regulations.
* Manage CDM competency assessments for your team and projects.
* Ensure the production of design risk assessments and maintain health & safety documentation for your portfolio.
People and Team Development
* Provide clear, consistent, and visible leadership to your design team.
* Exercise people‑management responsibilities, including performance management and personal development.
* Allocate resources based on project priorities and complexity.
* Support team development and recruitment efforts.
Transformation
* Support the engineering team’s transformation and transition into AMP8.
* Drive a culture of experimentation, innovation, risk management and continuous improvement.
* Reduce carbon and natural capital impacts within designs, embracing new digital technologies.
Skills, Experience and Behaviours
To be successful in this position you will ideally hold a degree in an engineering discipline, be Chartered or working toward Chartered status, and have proven experience in the water sector—ideally on potable water non‑infrastructure treatment projects. You should be familiar with UK Water Industry regulations, demonstrate strong people‑management skills, and possess adaptable, collaborative communication skills. A commitment to quality assurance, risk and opportunity management, and a right‑first‑time approach is essential.
Employee Benefits
* Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy)
* Competitive pension contribution
* Life assurance
* Private medical insurance
* Company car or car allowance
* Discretionary annual bonus scheme
* Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
* Cycle2Work Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme (well‑being, mental health, financial and work advice)
* Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare)
* Salary sacrifice electric vehicle scheme
* We plant a tree for all new starters!
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all colleagues can thrive. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone, regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, including those who are members of the Armed Forces. We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer and a disability‑confident employer, and we will interview candidates who opt into the guaranteed interview scheme under the Equality Act 2010.
For applicants requiring reasonable adjustments due to disability, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk. To request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, provide: (a) your name; (b) preferred method of contact; (c) the position title; and (d) the requisition/vacancy number. We reserve the right to close vacancies before the advertised closing date.
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