Civil Design Manager

Civil Design Manager - Water

Location: Wakefield
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + package
Contract: Permanent | Contract considered - outside IR35
Hours: 40 hours per week | Predominantly office-based, 5 days per week

We are looking for an experienced  Civil Design Manager to join our team in Wakefield, leading a multidisciplinary design function across major water and wastewater projects.

This is a senior role suited to someone with  around 20 years' relevant experience within the water sector , ideally with a strong  wastewater background, although candidates with significant clean water experience will also be considered.

You will take ownership of the design process  end-to-end , leading a multidisciplinary team covering  civil and MEICA disciplines , ensuring designs are technically robust, innovative, compliant and delivered to the required standards.

About You

We are looking for someone who is  technically strong, commercially aware and switched on , with the confidence to lead people, deal directly with clients and take ownership of complex design requirements.

You will ideally have:

• 20+ years' relevant experience within the water sector.
• Chartered status with a relevant professional institution.
• Strong experience in  wastewater , although clean water experience will also be considered.
• Significant experience managing multidisciplinary design teams.
• Strong civil engineering design experience, with knowledge of  MICA and multidisciplinary interfaces.
• Experience taking designs through the  full project lifecycle .
• The authority and technical capability to  review, approve and sign off designs .
• Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience contributing to  business development