Design Manager

Overview

As Design Manager, you will lead a multidisciplinary design team to deliver PFAS removal solutions across a portfolio of WTW projects, centred on two-stage GAC treatment. You’ll develop and govern Engineering Project Plans, supervise design input from suppliers, and ensure right-first-time quality while advancing sustainability and cost-efficiency. You’ll work with cross-functional peers to transform AMP8 delivery, driving innovation and digital adoption. This role combines technical leadership with people development in a dynamic alliance setting.

Pay / Benefits

• MMB pension match 4.5%–7%
• annual bonus schemes
• payment of professional institution subscriptions
• 33 days holiday plus benefit options
• Private Medical Insurance
• flexible working

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering design delivery for PFAS removal projects
• Develop and manage Engineering Project Plans (scope, program, cost, risk, resources)
• Provide direction on treatment methods and process design with Senior Discipline Engineers
• Assess project complexity and allocate competent resources
• Implement design quality procedures to achieve right-first-time delivery
• Manage supplier and subcontractor design input, engagement, selection and integration
• Collaborate with other functions to deliver portfolio outcomes and drive affordability
• Produce designs that enhance sustainability
• Undertake Principal Designer duties under CDM Regulations and manage CDM competency and safety documentation
• Provide leadership, performance management and development for the design team
• Allocate resources to projects based on priorities and complexity
• Support team development and recruitment
• Support engineering transformation and adoption of digital technologies
• Promote a culture of experimentation, risk management and continuous improvement
• Reduce carbon and natural capital in designs
• Embrace knowledge of UK Water Industry regulations

Key requirements

• Engineering degree (preferred) with Chartered status or working towards Chartered
• Proven experience in the Water sector, ideally on potable water non-infrastructure treatment projects
• Familiarity with UK Water Industry regulations
• Strong people management and collaborative communication skills
• Commitment to Quality Assurance, Risk and Opportunities management and Right First-Time delivery
• Awareness of CDM Regulations and design risk assessment practices

• collaborative communication
• adaptability
• leadership
• PFAS removal design
• two stage Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) treatment
• engineering design for water treatment

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