Location
Cambridge, with hybrid working allowing a combination of in-office and home working. Other office locations include London, Reading, and High Wycombe.

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Competitive salary commensurate with experience

About the Role
Do you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a real difference? Our ongoing client relationships across the country provide the opportunity to work on an exciting range of projects within the regulated water industry. We are seeking Design Managers to support major programmes across the South of England, including significant projects from our appointment onto Thames Water's Asset, Capital & Engineering framework.

As a Design Manager within our Major Projects community, you will lead and develop project teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment. You will oversee all aspects of delivery, including design & build projects, detailed design delivery, and owners engineer services, requiring complex multi-disciplinary collaboration internally and externally.

You will identify innovative and sustainable solutions, work closely with clients and partner organisations, plan technical delivery, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver best value and client service excellence. This role offers the chance to join a growing part of our business with huge potential, contributing to continuous improvements and best practices within the regulated water sector.

Our UK & Ireland business is growing rapidly, making this an excellent time to join and help develop a mature project delivery offering. You will have access to Stantec’s world-class expertise to help exceed client expectations and shape the future of the water industry.

Experience
Proven experience providing design leadership on major projects, ideally as a Design Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer, or Project Leader. Experience working on large and complex construction or engineering projects, particularly within the water or related infrastructure sectors.

Demonstrated ability to act as a trusted partner with clients and stakeholders, and to mentor less experienced team members.

About you
You will come from a technical background such as engineering, construction management, environmental, or consulting. You are collaborative, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement. You support and promote company values, putting people and clients first.

You are motivated to work in a culture of inclusivity and sustainability, and eager to contribute to impactful projects within the regulated water sector.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in engineering or project management. A strong understanding of large and complex construction or engineering projects is essential.