Overview
We are looking for an experienced Design Manager to lead multidisciplinary design projects in the water industry for our engineering consultancy. The successful candidate will manage and mentor design teams while ensuring high-quality technical delivery and adherence to safety and program expectations. This role offers the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, allowing for both office-based and remote collaboration.
Responsibilities
- Manage, mentor, and develop engineers, CAD technicians, and graduate staff.
- Lead the design process on complex, multidisciplinary water industry projects.
- Ensure all design work is undertaken in line with agreed processes and standards.
- Drive the adoption of appropriate software tools, including BIM and 3D modelling.
- Deliver design outputs within agreed timescales and budgeted hours.
- Accurately record and manage design changes.
- Assist with estimating design hours and resource requirements.
- Shape, challenge, and continuously improve design processes and procedures.
Requirements
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in the engineering design industry, specifically within a regulated sector such as water.
- Degree, HND, or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
- Strong IT capability and familiarity with modern design tools.
- Demonstrated success managing multidisciplinary design teams and projects.
- Experience in developing junior engineers and building team capability.
- Chartered Engineer status or working towards chartership.
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.