MEICA Design Manager

St. Albans, Hertfordshire
carrington west

Design Manager – Water Projects
Location: St Albans
Contract: Long-term (Inside IR35)
Rate: £550 per day
Are you ready to lead the design delivery of one of the South’s most significant water infrastructure projects?
Join a market-leading independent water consultancy and contractor with over four decades of expertise in delivering large-scale water projects across the UK. This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of the design process from start to finish, working with a Tier 1 contractor renowned for its technical excellence and award-winning people culture.
Why join this team?
Over 40 years’ proven success in large water projects
Tier 1 contractor with long-term, stable contracts
Investors in People Gold accreditation – a workplace where your contribution is truly valued
Collaborative and innovative working environment
The Role
As Design Manager, you’ll take full accountability for ensuring the technical integrity and compliance of design solutions throughout the project lifecycle. You’ll coordinate multi-disciplinary engineering teams, manage external consultants, and work closely with technical, operational, and strategic stakeholders to deliver high-quality, fully compliant designs on time and within scope.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and oversee design delivery from concept to completion, ensuring all work meets statutory, regulatory, and client requirements
Manage external design consultants, ensuring contracts are adhered to and performance is maintained
Direct and support multi-disciplinary teams, driving collaboration across in-house engineers, partner companies, and consultants
Work in partnership with technical, operational, and maintenance teams to ensure seamless integration of project solutions
About You
At least 10 years’ design management experience in the water sector
Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering (or similar) with Chartered status
Experience in both clean and waste water projects, including BIM integration
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take on a pivotal role in shaping the future of UK water infrastructure, we want to hear from you.
Contact Kent Streek at (url removed) or call (phone number removed) today.