Full-time Posted June 11, 2026
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Job Description

Design Manager - Water

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to work for our growing engineering design consultancy. You will lead and deliver multidisciplinary design projects within the water industry. This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing design teams, ensuring high-quality technical delivery, and meeting programme and safety expectations across regulated infrastructure projects.

THE ROLE CAN BE PERMANENT OR CONTRACT (OUTSIDE IR35), FULL TIME AND BASED MAINLY FROM THE MANCHESTER OFFICE, HOWEVER HYBRID WORKING ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE DISCUSSED.

Key Responsibilities

Manage, mentor, and develop engineers, CAD technicians, and graduate staff

Grow the design team while fostering a positive, collaborative working culture

Lead the design process on complex, multidisciplinary water industry projects

Shape, challenge, and continuously improve design processes and procedures

Ensure all design w...

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