Design Manager

Morson Edge are working with a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of major water infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is a 12-month contract opportunity offering up to £67 per hour (Inside IR35), with hybrid working available. Priority office locations include Epsom, London, Peterborough and Cambridge; however, for the right candidate, consideration will be given to applicants based elsewhere in the UK.

Working within a highly regarded Design & Advanced Technology team, you will play a key role in the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary water projects, supporting critical infrastructure programmes across the UK. This opportunity offers involvement in technically challenging projects spanning clean water, wastewater, water reuse and pipeline infrastructure.

The Opportunity

We are looking to speak with experienced Design Managers who can lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage technical delivery and coordinate complex design packages throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with project managers, technical specialists and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards, while supporting programme, commercial and quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering water infrastructure projects
• Manage the production and review of technical deliverables including reports, calculations, drawings and specifications
• Drive technical input across project design stages, ensuring quality, consistency and compliance
• Collaborate with project managers to manage budgets, resources and project programmes
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and designers
• Support bid preparation, tender submissions and technical proposals
• Work collaboratively with UK and international multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and quality procedures

Essential Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards accreditation
• Proven experience managing engineering design delivery teams within a consultancy environment
• Strong background delivering projects within the UK water sector
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams across the full project lifecycle
• Strong understanding of risk management, quality assurance, commercial awareness and design management principles
• Knowledge of relevant UK design standards, CDM Regulations, Eurocodes, NEC contracts and water industry requirements
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Desirable Experience

• Experience across clean water, wastewater, water reuse or pipeline projects
• Experience working within large multidisciplinary consultancy environments
• Previous mentoring or team leadership responsibilities

Location & Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working model with approximately 3 days per week office or site based
• Preferred office locations: Epsom, London, Peterborough or Cambridge
• Candidates based elsewhere in the UK will also be considered for the right level of experience

What''s on Offer

• Up to £67 per hour (Inside IR35)
• 12-month contract with potential for extension
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Opportunity to work on nationally significant water infrastructure projects
• Exposure to major multidisciplinary engineering programmes
• Immediate start available

If you are an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in water infrastructure and multidisciplinary project delivery, we would be keen to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV for a confidential discussion.

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