Clean Water Design Manager

Job Title: Clean Water Design Manager
Salary: Circa 60,000 - 80,000 (dependent on experience)
Location: Newport, Wales
Type: Permanent | Hybrid

Our client is looking for a dynamic Water Design Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team in delivering a clean water programme. Reporting to the Design Manager, you will work closely with technical discipline leads and the client leadership team to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of technical excellence. This role offers the opportunity to shape future-proofed services, embrace innovation in digital technology, and mentor the next generation of industry talent.

Our client is a leading engineering, management, and development consultancy, recognised as one of the UK's top employers and a champion of inclusivity. Their Water Consultancy Division is at the forefront of tackling water and wastewater challenges, providing expertise across the full project life cycle-from advisory services and feasibility studies to construction support and supervision.

• Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team to deliver the clean water programme.
• Ensure projects meet key milestones, budgets, and quality standards.
• Work closely with internal teams and client leadership in a collaborative environment.
• Support bids, fee proposals, and service offers.
• Oversee technical deliverables, calculations, and reports.
• Drive innovation and sustainability within project solutions.

Essential:

• Chartered Engineer (CEng) with a recognised professional institution.
• Strong technical leadership experience in the UK water sector.
• Proven track record in feasibility and outline design solutions.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively.
• A passion for client engagement and relationship management.

Desirable:

• Experience in team building and mentoring junior staff.
• Knowledge of water sector treatment and sustainability challenges.
• Strong technical report writing skills.

• Health & Wellbeing: Private medical insurance, health cash plans, and wellbeing support.
• Financial Benefits: Employer-matched pension contributions (4.5% - 7%), life assurance (4-6x salary), and income protection schemes.
• Work-Life Balance: Minimum 33-35 days holiday (including public holidays) with buy/sell options.
• Family Support: Enhanced parental leave, including 26 weeks' paid maternity/adoption leave and two weeks' paid paternity leave.
• Career Development: Professional institution subscriptions, mentoring, and training opportunities.
• Inclusive Culture: Employee networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to progress within a respected consultancy, contribute to industry-leading projects, and make a tangible impact on the future of water management in the UK.

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.