Design Manager – Havant Thicket Reservoir (PO9)
Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 (DOE)
Hours: 7:30am – 5:00pm (45-hour week)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time (site-based with 1-day WFH once settled)
About the Role
We’re working with a leading civil engineering contractor delivering the Havant Thicket Reservoir Project — a major infrastructure scheme.
They’re now looking for an experienced Design Manager to join the team whereby you’ll lead the design process from concept through to construction, ensuring quality, coordination, and compliance across multiple disciplines including civil, structural, geotechnical, earthworks, mechanical, and electrical works.
Responsibilities
Manage and coordinate all design activities from inception to construction.
Work closely with internal teams, consultants, and clients to deliver integrated, buildable designs.
Ensure compliance with NEC4 contracts, CDM regulations, and project governance procedures.
Support design reviews, technical assurance, and constructability assessments.
Drive value engineering, innovation, and programme alignment.
Liaise with regulatory bodies and Panel Engineers under the Reservoirs Act 1975.
What We’re Looking For
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Design Manager in heavy civils/Utilities or infrastructure.
Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts and multidisciplinary design coordination.
Chartered Engineer - Essential
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Experience on reservoir or large-scale water infrastructure projects is highly desirable.
Package & Benefits
Salary: £75,000 – £85,000
Car Allowance: £525/month (£6,300/year)
Holidays: 25 days
Pension: 3.5% employer / 5.5% employee
Great opportunity to work on one of the South’s most significant water infrastructure projects.
Apply today to be considered or contact Ash at Kennett Solutions for more information