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Design Manager

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Ilkeston

Expire in: 9 hours

Job Description

Are you ready to lead the design of complex, high-impact engineering projects that shape the future of water and wastewater treatment? 

We're looking for a driven and inspiring Design Manager to take ownership of the complete design lifecycle—ensuring every project is delivered with technical excellence, regulatory compliance, and outstanding teamwork. 

In this pivotal role, you will guide and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams from concept through to detailed design and delivery. You will oversee design change management, guarantee compliance with CDM regulations, maintain rigorous quality assurance, and work closely with project, engineering, and construction colleagues to ensure perfect integration between design and delivery. 

Your work will shape innovative, safe, sustainable solutions that support communities and the environment—making this a role with real purpose and real impact. 

Please note that the role will require you to be on site or in the office at least 3 times a week. 

About Enisca Browne 

Enisca Browne is part of Browne Group, a leading contractor in the UK water and civil engineering sectors. Together we deliver essential infrastructure that supports clean water, safe drainage and reliable services for communities. 

Enisca Browne focuses on the systems that keep water and wastewater treatment sites running at their best. We work on power, process equipment, control systems and the civil structures that support them. 

As the Group's mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation specialist, we manage everything from control panel manufacturing to full system integration and commissioning. Our teams bring deep technical knowledge and a collaborative approach to solving real-world challenges. 

We offer opportunities for people with a range of skills and backgrounds, from hands-on engineering to project support and technical delivery. Everyone plays a part in helping us deliver safe, smart and sustainable solutions. 

What We're Looking For 

Experience 

8–10 years' experience in design management or design production, ideally within water and wastewater projects 

Strong understanding of water treatment processes, with practical experience in design performance monitoring (including EVA) 

Proven ability to manage design changes and maintain regulatory compliance, including CDM 

	Knowledge & Skills 

Effective leadership and communication skills, able to engage and influence stakeholders 

Highly organised, detail-focused, and capable of managing multiple priorities under pressure 

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a collaborative and confident decision-making approach 

	Essential Qualifications 

Degree in Engineering, Design, Architecture, Construction Management or a related discipline 

Chartered or working toward chartership, with strong knowledge of water/wastewater design and CDM responsibilities 

Demonstrated experience managing design budgets, schedules, and performance 

If you're motivated by complex design challenges and want to lead meaningful engineering projects that make a measurable difference, we'd love to hear from you.  

Apply today and bring your expertise, energy, and vision—and help us deliver designs that support a cleaner, safer, more sustainable future.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country

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