At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design teams on exciting water infrastructure projects and ensure innovative solutions.
- Company: Established infrastructure contractor with a strong reputation in the industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary up to £90k, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a company with a solid pipeline of work and commitment to employee growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on vital water projects while advancing your career in civil engineering.
- Qualifications: Experience in design management and knowledge of water infrastructure required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
Design Manager Civil Engineering (Water)
Location: Bolton BL1 Salary: To £90k Package Are you an experienced Design Manager with a background in civil engineering and water infrastructure?
Were looking for a proactive and collaborative professional to join a well-established infrastructure contractor delivering a diverse portfolio of water and wastewater projects across the North West.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in managing the design process from pre-construction through to project delivery, ensuring innovative, compliant, and cost-effective engineering solutions.
The Role As Design Manager, youll be responsible for coordinating and managing multidisciplinary design teams to deliver high-quality technical solutions on civil engineering water projects.
Working closely with operational teams, clients, consultants, and supply chain partners, youll ensure designs are developed safely, efficiently, and in line with programme and budget requirements.
Key Responsibilities Lead and coordinate the design process across multiple water infrastructure projects.
Manage consultant appointments and monitor design deliverables against programme milestones.
Review designs to ensure compliance with client specifications, industry standards, and relevant legislation.
Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to ensure buildable and efficient design solutions.
Identify and manage design risks and opportunities throughout the project lifecycle.
Support value engineering initiatives to improve project outcomes.
Attend design reviews, client meetings, and technical workshops.
Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and promote best practice in design safety.
About You Were looking for someone who can demonstrate: Previous experience as a Design Manager or Senior Design Coordinator within civil engineering.
Strong knowledge of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants.
Excellent understanding of design management processes and project delivery.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
HNC/HND or degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
Membership of a relevant professional institution is advantageous.
If youre looking to join a business with a strong pipeline of secured work, a reputation for delivering high-quality infrastructure projects, and a genuine commitment to employee development, wed love to hear from you.
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