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Design Manager


Company : JAM Recruitment Ltd


Location : Manchester, North West


Created : 2026-03-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Design Manager - Water IndustryBelow, you will find a complete breakdown of everything required of potential candidates, as well as how to apply Good luck.Location: Manchester (Hybrid working)Contract: 12 month contractRate: 355 to 445 per day (outside IR35)An established engineering and construction design specialist is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of projects across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK.This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the water sector.The Projects you'll be working onVaried projects across the UK water industry, including:Designs of UMON 3 and 4 upgrades at sewage treatment works nationwideDesigns of clean water main replacements nationwideKey ResponsibilitiesManage, direct and develop engineers, CAD technicians and graduates.Grow the design team and maintain a positive ethos and attitude within the team.Lead the design process on multidisciplinary water industry projects.Challenge, improve and shape formal processes and procedures for design team and ensure work is undertaken using them.Identify and implement appropriate software packages, and drive the use of BIM and 3D modelling where necessary.Ensure team produce design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements and are fully integrated.Required Qualifications & Experience10 years' experience working in the engineering design industry in a regulated sector such as: Rail, Water, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Highways, Bridges.Graduate, HND or significant experience from Technician levelGood level of IT skillsPreferred Qualifications & ExperienceExperience in regulated water industry. xjdpvnf Track record managing multidisciplinary design teams and projectsKnowledge of Engineering Drawing PracticesExperience building junior teams and capability of junior staffChartered engineer or working towards chartership.How to ApplyIf you have extensive experience working in Water Industry as a Design Manager and are looking for your next contract role, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion