Location
Hybrid – Peterborough (3 days per week in the office for those within the Anglian Water region; flexible hybrid options available for candidates based further afield)

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary package

About the Role
Balfour Beatty plays a key role as part of Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, a ground-breaking collaboration between Anglian Water and eight industry-leading partners delivering around 40% of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. As we progress through AMP8 – our most ambitious asset management period to date – we’re delivering nature-based and sustainable infrastructure, from wetlands to urban drainage schemes, setting new benchmarks for environmental performance.

As the Design Manager for Water Recycling West, you will lead the engineering design delivery of a diverse portfolio of water recycling projects across the region. You will head up a multidisciplinary engineering team, driving innovative and sustainable solutions that improve wastewater treatment performance, reduce carbon footprint and enhance natural capital.

Working collaboratively across the @one Alliance, you will champion new ways of working, focusing on outcomes over outputs while embracing digital technologies, standardisation and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the design delivery of a portfolio of water recycling and wastewater projects
- Developing and managing Engineering Project Plans covering scope, programme, cost, risk and resources
- Directing multidisciplinary teams across process, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering to deliver high-quality design solutions
- Collaborating with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to ensure integrated designs
- Driving affordability, value and delivery of low-carbon, environmentally sustainable solutions
- Ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and promoting a strong health and safety culture throughout the design process
- Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing engineering team
- Supporting innovation, standardisation and effective use of digital engineering including 3D modelling
- Working closely with wider Alliance functions including delivery, procurement and construction to achieve successful project outcomes

Join us and play a leading role in shaping innovative, sustainable water recycling solutions that create long-term benefits for our customers, communities and the environment.

Experience
- Proven experience of leading engineering teams and delivering designs for capital projects
- Experience within the water sector or on major infrastructure projects
- Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and design responsibilities
- Experience managing risk, programme delivery, project costs and affordability

About you
- Strong leadership, collaboration and decision-making skills
- A passion for sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement
- Ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders

Qualifications
- Degree in Engineering or an equivalent relevant qualification
- Chartered status or demonstrable progress towards achieving Chartered status