Job Description

Morson Edge are working with a leading multidisciplinary engineering consultancy to recruit an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of major water infrastructure projects across the UK.

This is a 12-month contract opportunity offering up to £67 per hour (Inside IR35), with hybrid working available. Priority office locations include Epsom, London, Peterborough and Cambridge; however, for the right candidate, consideration will be given to applicants based elsewhere in the UK.

Working within a highly regarded Design & Advanced Technology team, you will play a key role in the delivery of complex, multidisciplinary water projects, supporting critical infrastructure programmes across the UK. This opportunity offers involvement in technically challenging projects spanning clean water, wastewater, water reuse and pipeline infrastructure.

The Opportunity

We are looking to speak with experienced Design Managers who can lead multidisciplinary engineering teams, manage technical delivery and coordinate complex design packages throughout the project lifecycle.

You will work closely with project managers, technical specialists and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest technical standards, while supporting programme, commercial and quality objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams delivering water infrastructure projects

Manage the production and review of technical deliverables including reports, calculations, drawings and specifications

Drive technical input across project design stages, ensuring quality, consistency and compliance

Collaborate with project managers to manage budgets, resources and project programmes

Coordinate with clients, contractors and internal stakeholders throughout project delivery

Provide technical leadership and mentoring to junior engineers and designers

Support bid preparation, tender submissions and technical proposals

Work collaboratively with UK and international multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated solutions

Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards, regulations and quality procedures

Essential Skills & Experience

Degree qualified in Civil Engineering or a related discipline

Chartered Engineer (CEng) or Incorporated Engineer (IEng), or working towards accreditation

Proven experience managing engineering design delivery teams within a consultancy environment

Strong background delivering projects within the UK water sector

Experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams across the full project lifecycle

Strong understanding of risk management, quality assurance, commercial awareness and design management principles

Knowledge of relevant UK design standards, CDM Regulations, Eurocodes, NEC contracts and water industry requirements

Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership skills

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

Desirable Experience

Experience across clean water, wastewater, water reuse or pipeline projects

Experience working within large multidisciplinary consultancy environments

Previous mentoring or team leadership responsibilities

Location & Working Arrangements

Hybrid working model with approximately 3 days per week office or site based

Preferred office locations: Epsom, London, Peterborough or Cambridge

Candidates based elsewhere in the UK will also be considered for the right level of experience

What's on Offer

Up to £67 per hour (Inside IR35)

12-month contract with potential for extension

Hybrid working arrangement

Opportunity to work on nationally significant water infrastructure projects

Exposure to major multidisciplinary engineering programmes

Immediate start available

If you are an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in water infrastructure and multidisciplinary project delivery, we would be keen to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV for a confidential discussion