Design Engineering Manager

The Design Engineering Manager will technically lead and coordinate multi-disciplined water and wastewater treatment projects throughout the design life cycle. They will also mentor and develop engineering teams while ensuring compliance with industry standards and project delivery within budget and time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Technically lead and coordinate multi-disciplined wastewater or water treatment / infrastructure projects and programmes of work throughout the design life cycle
• Lead and manage the delivery of mechanical engineering activities across water and wastewater treatment projects from concept through to commissioning
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to multidisciplinary engineering teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and client specifications
• Oversee the design, review, and approval of mechanical systems and equipment, including pumps, pipework, valves, treatment processes, and associated infrastructure
• Develop and implement engineering strategies, standards, and best practices to improve quality, efficiency, and project performance
• Mentor, coach, and develop engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development
• Work closely with Project Managers, Operations teams, contractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget
• Manage engineering resources, workloads, and priorities across multiple projects to meet business objectives and client commitments
• Conduct technical reviews, risk assessments, and value engineering exercises to identify opportunities for innovation and cost optimisation
• Ensure all mechanical engineering activities comply with relevant legislation, health and safety requirements, environmental standards, and company procedures
• Support business development activities by contributing technical expertise to proposals, tenders, and client presentations
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, supply chain partners, regulatory bodies, and internal departments
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, incorporating lessons learned and emerging technologies to enhance engineering capability and project outcomes

Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent)
• Significant experience in mechanical design within the Utilities and/or Water sector
• Proven experience leading projects and/or engineering teams (or a strong desire to step into a leadership role)
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems design including pumps, pipework, valves, and treatment processes
• Experience working within multidisciplinary engineering environments
• Familiarity with relevant industry standards, codes, and regulations
• Chartered Engineer status (or working towards) is desirable
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and influence others

Benefits

• Salary expectation: Upwards of £85,000 (depending on experience)

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