Design Manager - Water Experience
Location
Trafford Park, Greater Manchester
Job Type
Full-time
Category
architecture-and-engineering
Posted
June 11, 2026
Design Manager - Water
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to work for our growing engineering design consultancy. You will lead and deliver multidisciplinary design projects within the water industry. This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing design teams, ensuring high-quality technical delivery, and meeting programme and safety expectations across regulated infrastructure projects.
THE ROLE CAN BE PERMANENT OR CONTRACT (OUTSIDE IR35), FULL TIME AND BASED MAINLY FROM THE MANCHESTER OFFICE, HOWEVER HYBRID WORKING ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE DISCUSSED.
Key Responsibilities
Manage, mentor, and develop engineers, CAD technicians, and graduate staff
Grow the design team while fostering a positive, collaborative working culture
Lead the design process on complex, multidisciplinary water industry projects
Shape, challenge, and continuously improve design processes and procedures
Ensure all design w...
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to work for our growing engineering design consultancy. You will lead and deliver multidisciplinary design projects within the water industry. This is a key leadership role, responsible for managing design teams, ensuring high-quality technical delivery, and meeting programme and safety expectations across regulated infrastructure projects.
THE ROLE CAN BE PERMANENT OR CONTRACT (OUTSIDE IR35), FULL TIME AND BASED MAINLY FROM THE MANCHESTER OFFICE, HOWEVER HYBRID WORKING ARRANGEMENTS CAN BE DISCUSSED.
Key Responsibilities
Manage, mentor, and develop engineers, CAD technicians, and graduate staff
Grow the design team while fostering a positive, collaborative working culture
Lead the design process on complex, multidisciplinary water industry projects
Shape, challenge, and continuously improve design processes and procedures
Ensure all design w...