Design Manager

Job title: Design Manager Water CompanyType: Salaried, PAYE.Salary: Dependent on experience, skills and locationIf you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.An introduction to our unique companyWaterman Aspen welcomes engineers and technical specialists to make their mark by working on some of the biggest infrastructure projects or in delivering professional services across the UK on a secondment basis. Our diverse client base includes local authorities, consultancies, public bodies and construction companies.We specialise in providing the right people, with the right skills for the job, at the right time for as long as our clients need them.We are proud of how much we value and support our colleagues taking people from the very start of their careers to Chartered status and beyond. Were a people-centric organisation, placing mutual respect and dignity in the highest regard. This is reflected in our approach to issues such as mental health and wellbeing, family friendly policies, social value, and net zero. Were a Disability Confident Employer and an accredited Real Living Wage Employer.We have big ambitions for the future, and wed love for you to be part of it.Your career with Waterman AspenYoull get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Design Manager will see you as a key member of the Water and Environment North team and you can expect:A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skillsBuy-in from clients to assist in your technical progressionFurther exposure to your chosen industry - increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skillsCareer development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managersPaid subscription to a professional body of your choiceExperience requiredEssential:Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering or related discipline.Chartered or working toward Chartership (ICE, IMechE, CIWEM, etc.).Proven experience in leading the design of wastewater infra and/or non-infra projects.Strong understanding of water industry standards, codes of practice, and regulatory frameworks.Experience working within AMP (Asset Management Plan) cycles for UK Water Companies.Familiarity with NEC3/4 contract frameworks and design delivery in a D&B or consultancy environment.Manage the design programme and ensure timely delivery aligned with project milestones.Ensure that designs are developed with a strong focus on safety (CDM Regulations), operational maintainability, buildability, and sustainability.Excellent coordination and project management skills.Strong leadership and ability to motivate multidisciplinary teams.Technical credibility with attention to detail.Effective communicator with the ability to engage with clients, contractors, and regulators.Skilled in managing design risks, interfaces, and quality assurance processes.Desirable:Experience with digital delivery tools such as BIM360, ProjectWise, or similar.Working knowledge of Net Zero Carbon design principles and sustainability frameworks.Experience in collaborative delivery frameworks (e.g. alliances, joint ventures).Youll get this and so much moreAs a salaried colleague, youll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:Company car or car allowanceContribution to commuting mileagePermanent health insurance25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)Company pension contributionSalary sacrifice to buy additional benefits1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community

Created: 2025-11-08