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Senior Design Manager
Job Posted: a day ago
Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Brighton
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Senior Design Manager – Water
Location: Falmer (near Brighton) | Hybrid Working
Salary: Competitive + Car/Allowance + Excellent Benefits
We’re looking for a Senior Design Manager to lead the design delivery of major water infrastructure projects. Based near Brighton, this hybrid role offers the chance to work on high-profile schemes in a collaborative, forward-thinking team.
The Role
You’ll oversee the design phase of multiple water projects — ensuring innovative, technically sound, and cost-effective solutions are delivered to time and budget. This is a hands-on leadership role, focused on driving quality, efficiency, and health & safety throughout the design process.
Key Responsibilities
Lead multidisciplinary design teams across multiple water projects
Deliver solutions that are technically robust, buildable, and commercially smart
Ensure designs meet stakeholder needs, programme expectations, and CDM/H&S standards
Support construction and commissioning phases with expert guidance
Manage budgets, timelines, and resources effectively
Promote sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Collaborate with internal teams, client representatives, and external partners
What You’ll Need
Degree-qualified in an engineering discipline
Chartered Engineer (or equivalent experience)
Extensive design management experience in a design & build environment
Strong leadership and team coordination skills
Solid understanding of water/wastewater treatment processes (civil, process, MEICA)
Working knowledge of CDM regulations and construction safety
Desirable
APM qualification (or working towards)
Experience working with remote or multi-location teams
BIM knowledge and digital design tools familiarity
Previous experience in large-scale water projects or global organisations
What’s On Offer
Competitive salary + car/allowance
25 days annual leave + bank holidays (option to buy more)
Hybrid/flexible working
Contributory pension scheme
Private medical, life assurance & income protection
Wellbeing perks, retail discounts, and more
This is a great opportunity for a design leader who’s ready to shape the future of water infrastructure.
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