Engineering & Design Manager

<p style=""><b><strong>Engineering &amp; Design Manager</strong></b></p><p style=""><b><strong>Location:</strong></b><span style=""> Leeds, West Yorkshire (Hybrid – 2–3 days per week in the Swillington office)</span></p><p style=""><b><strong>Salary:</strong></b><span style=""> £80,000 – £90,000 per annum + Car Allowance + Pension + Benefits</span></p><p style=""><b><strong>Industry:</strong></b><span style=""> Water, Environmental Engineering &amp; Major Infrastructure</span></p><p style=""><b><strong>Employment Type:</strong></b><span style=""> Full-Time</span></p><p style=""><b><strong>The Opportunity:</strong></b></p><p style=""><span style="">We are recruiting an experienced Engineering &amp; Design Manager to oversee multidisciplinary engineering and design activities within a major UK water and environmental infrastructure programme.</span></p><p style=""><span style="">The programme focuses on delivering sustainable engineering solutions that improve wastewater infrastructure, reduce environmental impacts and contribute to cleaner, healthier waterways.</span></p><p style=""><span style="">This senior position will involve coordinating engineering design functions, managing technical resources and ensuring consistent delivery standards across multiple projects and design partners.</span></p><p style=""><span style="">You will work closely with senior programme leadership, engineering consultants, technical specialists and construction partners to ensure design activities are coordinated, technically robust and aligned with wider delivery objectives.</span></p><p style=""><span style="">Previous experience within the water or wastewater sector is highly desirable. However, candidates with relevant experience leading complex engineering design operations within major infrastructure, utilities, civil engineering or environmental projects will also be considered.</span></p><p style=""><b><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and design activities across a major infrastructure programme.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Oversee the performance, delivery and technical assurance of engineering design teams and external design partners.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Develop, implement and maintain an overall Design Management Plan and associated technical delivery strategies.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Coordinate design resource planning, capacity management and workload allocation across multiple projects.</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Manage specialist technical functions, including engineering modelling, geotechnical engineering and associated disciplines.</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Establish and maintain consistent engineering standards, design processes, documentation and technical governance.</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Lead design coordination meetings and facilitate knowledge sharing between engineering teams and delivery partners.</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Oversee design risk registers, technical issue resolution and design change management processes.</span></li><li value="9" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Ensure engineering deliverables satisfy applicable quality, environmental and regulatory requirements.</span></li><li value="10" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Support design standardisation, innovation and continuous improvement to improve delivery efficiency.</span></li><li value="11" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Coordinate engineering activities with construction, operations, planning and environmental stakeholders.</span></li><li value="12" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Support planning requirements, site investigations and technical assessments throughout project development.</span></li><li value="13" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Provide progress reporting, resource forecasts and technical updates to senior management.</span></li><li value="14" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Identify opportunities for sustainable, efficient and environmentally responsible engineering solutions.</span></li></ul><p style=""><b><strong>Experience &amp; Qualifications:</strong></b></p><p style=""><b><strong>Essential:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Proven experience managing multidisciplinary engineering or design teams within complex infrastructure programmes.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Strong background in engineering design management, technical governance, design assurance and risk management.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Experience coordinating multiple projects, engineering disciplines and external design partners.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Ability to oversee technical delivery, resource allocation, programme priorities and engineering performance.</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Excellent understanding of engineering design processes, quality standards and technical documentation.</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Strong stakeholder management skills, including experience working with consultants, contractors and senior project leadership.</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Experience implementing consistent engineering standards, design processes and continuous improvement initiatives.</span></li><li value="8" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Strong leadership, communication and problem-solving capabilities.</span></li></ul><p style=""><b><strong>Highly Desirable:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Experience within the water, wastewater, stormwater management or environmental engineering sectors.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Knowledge of storm overflow management, wastewater infrastructure or river improvement programmes.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Experience working within infrastructure alliances, collaborative frameworks or integrated delivery environments.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Exposure to hydraulic modelling, geotechnical engineering or nature-based engineering solutions.</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Understanding of planning, land, environmental and regulatory considerations associated with major infrastructure schemes.</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Experience supporting sustainability, carbon reduction or operational efficiency initiatives.</span></li><li value="7" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or an equivalent professional qualification.</span></li></ul><p style=""><b><strong>What We're Looking For:</strong></b></p><p style=""><span style="">We are looking for an engineering leader who can bring structure, consistency and technical direction to a complex multidisciplinary design environment.</span></p><p style=""><span style="">You should have experience managing engineering teams, coordinating different technical disciplines and ensuring designs are delivered to high standards while balancing programme deadlines, resources and stakeholder expectations.</span></p><p style=""><span style="">The ideal candidate will combine sound technical knowledge with strong organisational and leadership skills.</span></p><p style=""><span style="">Although water sector experience would be a significant advantage, we recognise that many of the engineering design and programme management challenges are shared across other major infrastructure environments. Candidates with transferable experience are therefore encouraged to apply.</span></p><p style=""><b><strong>Salary &amp; Benefits:</strong></b></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">£80,000 – £90,000 annual salary</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Car allowance</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Pension</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Additional employee benefits</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Hybrid working, with 2–3 days per week in the Leeds-area office</span></li><li value="6" class="editor-listitem" dir="ltr" style="text-align: start;"><span style="">Involvement in a major programme delivering long-term environmental and infrastructure improvements</span></li></ul><p style=""><span style="">Interested? If you are an experienced Engineering or Design Manager looking for your next challenge within major infrastructure delivery, we would welcome a conversation.</span></p><p style=""><span style="">Please submit your CV, including your current location, salary expectations and availability.</span></p><p style=""><br></p><p style=""><span style="">Contact: Elvis Eckardt</span></p>