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Design Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 75,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Overview:
Design Manager — based in Manchester, delivering design solutions on the United Utilities water framework. Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams and design consultants to produce robust, operable and compliant asset designs across clean water, wastewater and biosolids projects, ensuring timely delivery to budget and programme.
Key responsibilities:
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Own technical appropriateness and quality of design solutions across the project lifecycle (concept → detailed design → construction issue).
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Ensure designs comply with client specifications, statutory standards and company procedures (including H&S and CDM obligations).
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Lead and coordinate multi-discipline engineering teams, external design consultants and supply-chain specialists to deliver fit-for-purpose designs.
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Manage consultant contracts, design budgets, resources and engineering schedules; produce accurate forecasts and design trackers.
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Implement and control engineering change processes, manage scope changes, risks and design-related commercial implications.
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Interrogate and challenge designs, reports and survey information to mitigate design risk and identify opportunities.
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Review constructability, temporary works requirements and engage temporary works designers where required.
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Verify engineering outputs (calculations, drawings, specifications) are checked, approved and fully auditable.
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Collaborate with Project Managers, Operations, HSEQ and stakeholders to resolve technical issues, support delivery and ensure smooth handover.
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Foster strong supply-chain and client relationships and mentor/lead engineering staff to drive continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
Essential
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Extensive design and design management experience (water sector preferred).
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Degree, HNC or equivalent in Civil/Structural or relevant engineering discipline.
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Proven experience with foul drainage systems and potable water mains.
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BIM and common data environment experience.
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Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or working towards membership).
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Strong communicator with people, time and project design management skills.
Desirable
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Chartered Engineer (C.Eng).
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Familiarity with CESWI, WIMES standards and United Utilities specifications.
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Temporary Works awareness and audit/governance experience.
Benefits:
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Competitive salary, company pension and life assurance.
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Private medical and flexible benefits (salary sacrifice).
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25 days annual leave plus bank holidays and loyalty days.
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Employee Assistance Programme, volunteering allowance and long-service awards.
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Company vehicle/green car scheme or allowance (role dependent).
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Leadership development, training and clear progression opportunities.
Lead the technical delivery of high-profile water projects in the North West - if you’re a decisive, technically confident design leader who drives quality and delivery, we want to hear from you. Apply todayBefore You Apply
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