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 package (not specified)

About the Role
Do you have a passion for engineering and a desire to make a real difference? Join Stantec’s growing team supporting major programmes across the South of England within the regulated water industry. As a Design Manager, you will lead and develop project teams, fostering a collaborative and innovative environment while working on exciting water projects that push boundaries and make a significant impact. You will partner with top water clients across the UK, shaping the future of the industry.

Currently, we are actively involved in the design and management of major projects, including significant opportunities from our appointment onto Thames Water's Asset, Capital & Engineering framework. In this role, 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 collaboratively with clients and partner organisations, plan technical delivery, and lead multidisciplinary teams. Your leadership will ensure best value and client service excellence, supported by Stantec’s world-class expertise. This is a great opportunity to join a business area with huge growth potential, driving continuous improvements and best practice within the regulated water sector.

Our UK & Ireland business continues to grow at an impressive pace, making this an ideal time to join and help develop a mature project delivery offering.

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 build trusted partnerships with clients and stakeholders and mentor less experienced team members.

About you
You will have a technical background in engineering, construction management, environmental consultancy, or a related field. You are collaborative, innovative, and committed to continuous improvement. You support and promote company values, putting people and clients first at all times.

Qualifications
Relevant qualifications in engineering or project management. A strong understanding of large-scale infrastructure projects and the regulated water sector is essential.