At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic engineering team on major wastewater projects, driving innovation and sustainability.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company focused on impactful environmental solutions.
- Benefits: Enjoy a 9-day working fortnight, competitive pension, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in water management while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and experience in leading teams on capital projects.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Location: Hybrid – Peterborough (Office in Anglian Water region 3 days/week; discuss arrangement for others)
Benefits
- 9-day working fortnight
- Competitive pension scheme
- 33 days annual leave
- One paid volunteering day per year
- Enhanced parental leave
- Private medical cover
- Annual bonus (subject to company and individual performance)
- Private Health Insurance
- Income Protection
- High Street Vouchers
- Life Assurance
- Annual Leave Purchase
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Mental Health Support
- Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Role
Lead a multi-disciplinary engineering team (15–20 people) delivering a £110m portfolio of wastewater treatment projects across multiple catchments, focusing on phosphorus removal, storm overflow reduction, and future growth using a holistic, place-based approach.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design delivery across a portfolio of complex wastewater projects
- Manage engineering plans covering scope, programme, cost, risk and resources
- Collaborate with internal teams, suppliers and stakeholders to deliver outcomes
- Drive affordability, sustainability and low‑carbon design solutions
- Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and champion health & safety
- Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing, multi‑disciplinary team
- Promote innovation, standardisation and digital engineering (e.g. 3D modelling)
Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering (or equivalent); Chartered or working towards
- Experience leading engineering teams and delivering design on capital projects
- Knowledge of CDM regulations and design responsibilities
- Wastewater or utilities experience desirable
- Strong leadership, collaboration and problem‑solving skills
- Passion for sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement
We think you need these skills to ace Design Manager - Major Projects (@one Alliance)
Leadership Skills
Project Management
Collaboration
Problem-Solving Skills
Knowledge of CDM Regulations
Sustainability Focus
Innovation
