Design Manager - Water & Wastewater (Hybrid)

Advance Training & Recruitment Services; Croydon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Croydon is seeking a Design Manager specializing in water and wastewater projects. This role involves leading design teams, ensuring quality and sustainability, and providing technical leadership. Candidates should have a degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering and experience in water design. The position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for career advancement in national projects. Join a supportive culture focused on innovation and teamwork.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Hybrid working flexibility

Supportive culture focused on innovation

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering (or related discipline).
• Chartered or working towards CEng status (ICE, IMechE or equivalent).
• Strong background in water or wastewater design, ideally within treatment works or pumping stations.
• Proven ability to lead design teams and manage multi-disciplinary project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design teams across civil, mechanical, and electrical disciplines.
• Oversee design development for water and wastewater treatment schemes (non-infrastructure).
• Ensure design quality, innovation, and sustainability are at the heart of every project.
• Manage client relationships and provide technical leadership throughout project delivery.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, helping to build a collaborative, high-performing team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

A leading engineering consultancy in Croydon is seeking a Design Manager specializing in water and wastewater projects. This role involves leading design teams, ensuring quality and sustainability, and providing technical leadership. Candidates should have a degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering and experience in water design. The position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for career advancement in national projects. Join a supportive culture focused on innovation and teamwork.