Design Manager – Multi-Disciplinary (Water Sector)

Manchester | 2-3 days per week
£500-£550 per day (Outside IR35) or £70,000-£80,000 + benefits

We’re seeking an experienced Design Manager (Mechanical, Electrical or Civil) to drive multi-disciplinary design delivery across complex water industry projects.

This is a leadership role with real influence – shaping teams, improving processes, and ensuring safe, high-quality design outputs delivered on time.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor and grow a team of engineers, CAD technicians and graduates
• Take ownership of design delivery across multidisciplinary water projects
• Embed best practice, improve formal processes, and champion continuous improvement
• Drive BIM and 3D modelling adoption and ensure effective use of design software
• Ensure all deliverables meet safety, regulatory and quality standards
• Manage programme, resources, change cont...