Product Design Manager

MWH Treatment Limited; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading infrastructure company is looking for a Project Design Manager for their Peterborough office. In this role, you will take technical ownership of key infrastructure projects, leading the design process from initial feasibility to detailed design and handover. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in engineering leadership, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a solid understanding of CDM regulations. This position offers hybrid working opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in complex infrastructure or water-related projects.
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations is required.
• Able to influence and work collaboratively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design process on major capital projects.
• Ensure design outputs meet operational, commercial, and environmental objectives.
• Manage design risk and ensure safety at every stage.
• Support the use of BIM and 3D modelling for improved project outcomes.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels.

Skills

Proven experience in design leadership

Strong understanding of project delivery

Excellent communication skills

Experience with digital design tools

Education

Degree in civil engineering or related discipline

Tools

BIM workflows

Job description

Overview

We are looking to strengthen our engineering team with a Project Design Manager at our @One Alliance, Peterborough office with hybrid working available.

As a Project Design Manager, you’ll take technical ownership of major infrastructure projects from initial feasibility through to detailed design and handover. You’ll coordinate design delivery across multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring designs are practical, sustainable, and aligned with cost, time, and quality expectations.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the design process on major capital projects, from early concept through to detailed technical development and design assurance.
• Ensuring design outputs are fully integrated, meeting the operational, commercial, and environmental objectives of the wider project.
• Acting as Principal Designer under CDM regulations, managing design risk and ensuring that safety is considered at every stage.
• Driving digital design excellence, supporting the use of BIM and 3D modelling to improve coordination, data integration, and project outcomes.
• Challenging and improving technical standards, encouraging innovation and the use of repeatable, low-carbon, and cost-effective solutions.
• Liaising with project leaders and delivery teams to plan and allocate design resources effectively, ensuring all technical aspects remain on track.
• Building strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring that designs reflect the needs of operators, contractors, regulators, and the community.
• Championing best practice across quality, health and safety, and performance – both within your own team and the wider Alliance.
• Mentoring junior engineers and designers, creating a positive learning culture and helping others grow their skills and confidence.
• Driving collaboration across disciplines, promoting a one-team mindset and helping to unlock value at every stage of the design process.

Qualifications

• A degree, HNC or HND in civil engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in a design or engineering leadership role within complex infrastructure or water-related projects.
• A working knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations, with prior experience acting as Principal Designer or managing design risk.
• A strong understanding of project delivery in a multi-disciplinary environment, ideally within an alliance or joint venture.
• Experience with digital design tools, BIM workflows, and integrated design processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills – able to influence, lead, and work collaboratively at all levels.
• A proactive, solution-focused mindset with a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.