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Morson Edge are working with a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of major water infrastructure projects across the UK. This is a 12-month contract opportunity offering up to £67 per hour (Inside IR35), with hybrid working available. Priority office locations include Epsom, London, Peterborough and Cambridge; however, for the right candidate, consideration will be given to applicants based elsewhere in the UK. Working within a highly regarded Design & Advanced Technology team, you will play a key role in the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary water projects, supporting critical infrastructure programmes across the UK. This opportunity offers involvement in technically challenging projects spanning clean water, wastewater, water reuse and pipeline infrastructure.
Job Responsibility
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering water infrastructure projects
Manage the production and review of technical deliverables including reports, calculations, drawings and specifications
Drive technical input across project design stages, ensuring quality, consistency and compliance
Collaborate with project managers to manage budgets, resources and project programmes
Coordinate with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery
Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and designers
Support bid preparation, tender submissions and technical proposals
Work collaboratively with UK and international multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions
Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and quality procedures
Requirements
Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline
Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards accreditation
Proven experience managing engineering design delivery teams within a consultancy environment
Strong background delivering projects within the UK water sector
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams across the full project lifecycle
Strong understanding of risk management, quality assurance, commercial awareness and design management principles
Knowledge of relevant UK design standards, CDM Regulations, Eurocodes, NEC contracts and water industry requirements
Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills
Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
Nice to have
Experience across clean water, wastewater, water reuse or pipeline projects
Experience working within large multidisciplinary consultancy environments
Previous mentoring or team leadership responsibilities
What we offer
12-month contract with potential for extension
Hybrid working arrangement
Opportunity to work on nationally significant water infrastructure projects
Exposure to major multidisciplinary engineering programmes