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 UK provide opportunities 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 under Thames Water's Asset, Capital & Engineering framework.

As a Design Manager within our Major Projects community, you will lead and develop multidisciplinary 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 collaboration both internally and externally.

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

Our UK & Ireland business is expanding rapidly, making this an excellent time to join and contribute to developing 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 to 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.

You thrive in a dynamic environment and are motivated by the opportunity to work on challenging projects that make a significant impact.

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