Design Manager
Location
exeter, england
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Marketing & Media
Posted
June 06, 2026
Abatec is assisting their client, a leading civil engineering contractor, with the recruitment of a permanent Design Manager in Exeter / Bristol.
Our client has secured a key role delivering infrastructure works on South West Water's AMP 8 framework, forming part of a major regional investment estimated at £3B to improve water resilience, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing wastewater infrastructure.
The successful candidate will lead the coordination, management, and delivery of multidisciplinary design across a portfolio of water and wastewater projects within the AMP 8 programme.
As Design Manager you will:
- Lead the design team, ensuring that they meet clients requirements and project objectives
- Manage the design function, ensuring that design deliverables are produced to allocated key dates
- Ensure the organisation of design elements, documenting into the Design Management Plan and preparing regular status up...