At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead multidisciplinary teams on exciting water non-infrastructure projects.
- Company: Dynamic engineering consultancy with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Mentorship opportunities and a collaborative work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the water sector while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering and strong UK water sector experience required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 85000 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Principal Design Manager to take technical leadership across water non-infrastructure projects within the UK water sector. This role offers real influence, client exposure and the chance to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering complex framework projects.
A growing engineering consultancy is seeking a Principal Design Manager to lead the delivery of water non-infrastructure projects for a major UK water utility framework. As a Principal Design Manager, you will provide technical leadership across civil, mechanical, electrical and process engineering teams while ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards.
The client's offices are based in Tamworth and require attendance one to two days per week. With this level of flexibility, candidates based across Leicester, the Midlands, North West, Yorkshire or London are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities- Lead design delivery across a portfolio of water non-infrastructure projects
- Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams across civil, mechanical, electrical and process disciplines
- Develop and manage design programmes across multiple projects
- Review and approve design deliverables to ensure compliance with industry standards and client specifications
- Act as the primary design interface with the water utility client
- Support project managers with budgets, resources and design risk management
- Mentor engineers and design leads within the team
- Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
- Chartered Engineer or working towards chartership
- Strong experience within the UK water sector
- Proven experience delivering design programmes across multiple projects
- Strong understanding of UK design standards, CDM regulations and water industry specifications
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
This Principal Design Manager position offers a salary of £70,000 - £85,000 and the opportunity to play a leading role in delivering high profile water sector projects within a growing consultancy.
Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available.
Principal Design Manager - Water Sector in Loughborough employer: Penguin Recruitment
Join a dynamic engineering consultancy that values innovation and collaboration, offering a supportive work culture where your expertise as a Principal Design Manager will be recognised and rewarded. With flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional growth, you will lead multidisciplinary teams on impactful water non-infrastructure projects, making a real difference in the UK water sector. Located in Tamworth, this role provides an excellent platform for career advancement while enjoying a balanced work-life environment.
