Design Manager

Overview Our client is looking to appoint a skilled Design Manager with proven experience in delivering projects within the UK water sector. This position suits an individual with a strong ability to lead multidisciplinary design teams, manage technical risks, and ensure compliance and quality across all project stages in a dynamic, delivery-driven environment. You will play a key role in supporting a portfolio of ongoing and upcoming water infrastructure projects. Working in close collaboration with delivery teams, clients, and the extended design supply chain, you will help drive project success from early-stage concept design through to construction and handover. Key Responsibilities Coordinate multidisciplinary internal engineering teams and liaise effectively with external consultants across multiple live projects Take ownership of the design process on complex infrastructure projects, ensuring all outputs are technically accurate, meet safety and regulatory standards, and are delivered in line with programme requirements. Manage design programmes to align with key project milestones and client deliverables, adjusting schedules as needed to meet evolving priorities. Identify, assess, and mitigate design-related risks while ensuring full regulatory and statutory compliance. Monitor and report on the financial performance of the design phase, ensuring alignment with allocated budgets and cost plans. Evaluate technical submissions from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure quality, technical integrity, and specification compliance. Work closely with pre-construction and estimating teams to support bid preparation and accurately scope design deliverables. Strategically allocate design resources based on project complexity, team workload, and specialist requirements. Maintain the Design Risk Register, ensuring it reflects current project risks and mitigation measures throughout the design lifecycle. Act as a key point of contact for client-side stakeholders, ensuring design solutions are aligned with operational objectives and long-term project goals. Desired Skills Demonstrable experience in Design & Build delivery within the water industry Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, or civil engineering disciplines. Comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams and liaising with a wide range of stakeholders. Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office applications. Other Hybrid working out of Bradford (3 days a week) Company car or car allowance 26 days annual leave (plus BH) Annual bonus Salary Sacrifice schemes Private health care If you are interested in the role, please do apply with your updated CV