This is a 12-month contract opportunity offering up to £67 per hour (Inside IR35), with hybrid working available. Priority office locations include Epsom, London, Peterborough and Cambridge; however, for the right candidate, consideration will be given to applicants based elsewhere in the UK.
Working within a highly regarded Design & Advanced Technology team, you will play a key role in the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary water projects, supporting critical infrastructure programmes across the UK. This opportunity offers involvement in technically challenging projects spanning clean water, wastewater, water reuse and pipeline infrastructure.
The Opportunity
We are looking to speak with experienced Design Managers who can lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage technical delivery and coordinate complex design packages throughout the project lifecycle.
You will work closely with project managers, technical specialists and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards, while supporting programme, commercial and quality objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering water infrastructure projects
Manage the production and review of technical deliverables including reports, calculations, drawings and specifications
Drive technical input across project design stages, ensuring quality, consistency and compliance
Collaborate with project managers to manage budgets, resources and project programmes
Coordinate with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and designers
Support bid preparation, tender submissions and technical proposals
Work collaboratively with UK and international multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and quality procedures
Essential Skills & Experience
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards accreditation
Proven experience managing engineering design delivery teams within a consultancy environment
Strong background delivering projects within the UK water sector
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams across the full project lifecycle
Strong understanding of risk management, quality assurance, commercial awareness and design management principles
Knowledge of relevant UK design standards, CDM Regulations, Eurocodes, NEC contracts and water industry requirements
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Desirable Experience
Experience across clean water, wastewater, water reuse or pipeline projects
Experience working within large multidisciplinary consultancy environments
Previous mentoring or team leadership responsibilities
Location & Working Arrangements
Hybrid working model with approximately 3 days per week office or site based
Preferred office locations: Epsom, London, Peterborough or Cambridge
Candidates based elsewhere in the UK will also be considered for the right level of experience
What's on Offer
Up to £67 per hour (Inside IR35)
12-month contract with potential for extension
Hybrid working arrangement
Opportunity to work on nationally significant water infrastructure projects
Exposure to major multidisciplinary engineering programmes
Immediate start available
If you are an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in water infrastructure and multidisciplinary project delivery, we would be keen to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV for a confidential discussion
Salary description
£50.00 - £67.00 per hour