Wastewater Design Manager

Job Title: Wastewater Design Manager
Salary: circa 60,000 - 80,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Newport, Wales OR Reading (Hybrid)
Type: Permanent

Our client is seeking a Wastewater Design Manager to oversee the delivery of a large wastewater programme of works within a UK water consultancy framework. Reporting to the Design Manager, you will lead a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical standards. This is a customer-facing role, working closely with client leadership teams in a collaborative environment.

This role presents an excellent opportunity to shape future-proofed solutions that embrace the latest innovations in digital technology while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

Our client is a leading consultancy with a strong reputation in the water sector. Their team is at the forefront of addressing the challenges of climate change, aging infrastructure, and population growth. They are dedicated to delivering sustainable and innovative solutions that safeguard water supplies and protect the environment for future generations.

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team delivering wastewater projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to technical excellence standards.
• Foster close collaboration with client leadership teams.
• Support bids, fee proposals, and offers of service.
• Oversee the technical review of deliverables, calculations, and reports.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of processes and methodologies.

Essential:

• Chartered Status (CEng) with a recognised Professional Institution.
• Strong knowledge of conventional and innovative wastewater treatment technologies.
• Demonstrated experience in engineering technical leadership.
• Significant experience in feasibility and outline design solutions within the UK water sector.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to be based in the client office in Newport with travel across Wales.

Desirable:

• Experience in building teams and mentoring junior staff.
• Understanding of key wastewater treatment and sustainability challenges in the UK.
• Knowledge of wastewater treatment investment drivers in England and Wales.
• Excellent technical report writing skills.

• Private medical insurance for UK employees.
• Health cash plan covering everyday health costs.
• Employer pension contributions between 4.5% - 7%.
• Life assurance up to 4x salary (option to increase to 6x).
• Minimum 33-35 days holiday, with options to buy/sell leave.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave policies.
• Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, and training.
• Access to employee networks supporting diversity and inclusion.

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Must be able to work from the Newport office and travel as required.

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work on high-profile wastewater projects, shape innovative solutions, and develop your leadership skills within a supportive and dynamic team.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, apply now!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.