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Job Title


Design Manager


Company : Hays


Location : Preston, England


Created : 2025-12-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Your new companyThis leading infrastructure and utilities main contractor is delivering a major programme of works across water and wastewater treatment sites in the South East. With a strong focus on sustainability, innovation, and wellbeing, they offer a collaborative and inclusive environment where professionals can thrive and make a real impact.Your new roleAs a Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the engineering design delivery across a portfolio of water and wastewater projects. Acting as the key point of contact for design-related matters, you'll ensure technical excellence, drive innovation, and support the successful delivery of capital schemes from concept through to construction and handover.Key responsibilities include:Leading multi-disciplinary design teams and managing external consultants and subcontractorsOverseeing engineering assurance and ensuring compliance with CDM regulationsDriving value engineering, sustainability, and carbon reduction initiativesSupporting project delivery teams to meet programme milestones and quality standardsPromoting a culture of safety, inclusion, and continuous improvementWhat you'll need to succeedChartered Engineer status with a degree (or equivalent) in an engineering disciplineProven experience in design and delivery of water/wastewater infrastructure projectsStrong leadership and stakeholder management skillsExcellent communication and problem-solving abilitiesFull UK driving licenceWhat you'll get in returnCompetitive hourly rate with weekly payOpportunity to work on high-impact infrastructure projectsLong-term, ongoing contract with potential for extensionWhat you need to do nowPlease click apply and provide a CV to express your interest in this role.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukTPBN1_UKTJ