Senior Design Manager

Posted 9 days 12 hours ago by Anderselite LTD

Permanent
Not Specified
Design Jobs
Sussex, Brighton, United Kingdom, BN1 1
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.

Apply now to take your next career step.