Senior Design Manager

Job DescriptionSenior Design Manager - Water TreatmentCovering Southern Water projectsType:

Hybrid workingRandstad are working with a major contractor delivering capital works across Southern Water''s AMP programme. They''re looking for a Senior Design Manager to join the team and take ownership of design delivery on key water and wastewater treatment schemes across the region.The role:

You''ll be leading design coordination from the contractor side, managing multi-disciplinary inputs and ensuring that everything is technically sound, buildable, and on programme. You''ll work closely with Southern Water, internal delivery teams, and external design consultants to keep things moving through design and into construction.The role covers:Leading design activities across several sites, both clean and wastewaterManaging design consultants and reviewing technical deliverablesCoordinating civil, MEICA, and process inputsAligning design with construction plans and site constraintsRegular engagement with Southern Water and framework partnersIt offers a mix of home working, site visits, and time in the regional office (Portsmouth area).What we''re looking for:Solid experience in design management on water treatment projectsContractor-side delivery backgroundAble to manage multi-disciplinary design teams and external consultantsComfortable working directly with the client and construction teamsStrong knowledge of UK water sector design and construction standardsEngineering background (civil or MEICA), chartered or working towards itWhy this one?

It''s a key role in a long-term programme with plenty of opportunities to lead. You''ll be part of a stable and well-supported team, with flexibility around how and where you work.If you''re local to the South and want a senior role on major water projects without a London commute, this is worth considering.Randstad CPE values and promotes equality. We encourage applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments/support for your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.For permanent vacancies, we act as an Employment Agency; for temporary/contract roles, as an Employment ..... full job details .....