Design Manager I Reading

I'm currently working on a Design Manager opportunity within the water sector and thought it could be of interest given your background.

This role sits within a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, where you would be responsible for leading design teams across projects from concept through to detailed design and into construction. It is a client-facing position, involving close collaboration with stakeholders, consultants, and internal engineering disciplines to deliver technically robust and sustainable solutions.

Key aspects of the role include:

• Leading multi-disciplinary design teams and external consultants across project delivery
• Managing design programmes, budgets, and overall project performance
• Acting as a key point of contact for clients and stakeholders
• Ensuring health, safety, environmental, and sustainability considerations are embedded into design
• Supporting design reviews, risk assessments, HAZOPs, and coordination of PSDP responsibilities
• Contributing to continuous improvement, mentoring team members, and supporting resource planning and recruitment
• Working across a variety of civil, process, and M&E engineering elements within wastewater infrastructure projects

The ideal background would include:

• At least 5 years' experience in a similar role within engineering design delivery (ideally water/wastewater)
• A degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Environmental Engineering
• Strong understanding of CDM regulations and design risk management
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and managing stakeholders
• Familiarity with programme management tools (e.g. MS Project) and general project delivery processes

Offer:

• Contract length: 6 months rolling contract
• Location: Reading
• Rate: £525 - £550 per day (outside IR35)
• Working arrangement: Hybrid - 3 days per week in the office

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into a leadership role with exposure to a wide range of project types and the ability to influence design outcomes while developing and mentoring a team.