Engineering & Design Manager

Engineering & Design Manager General information City/town: Peterborough Job field: Construction External closing date: Monday, August 10, 2026 Type of contract: Permanent ID: 6504 Description and requirements At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society. You will be working in the Infrastructure function working on our Anglian Water Project. Through our role in the @one Alliance, we’re helping Anglian Water deliver a 2.6 billion investment in vital infrastructure. From civil works to water treatment facilities, this programme strengthens environmental protection across the East of England - safeguarding water resources for generations to come.We are currently looking for an Engineering & Design Manager who will deliver projects safely, on time, and sustainably - driving efficiency and strong performance without compromising governance.As the Engineering & Design Manager, you will:Lead the design and technical delivery of clean water and water recycling projects across infrastructure and treatment assets.Own Engineering Project Plans, covering scope, programme, cost, risk, and resource requirements.Align multidisciplinary teams to set design direction, maintain technical standards, and deliver fully integrated solutions.Drive innovation through digital design, BIM-enabled models, and sustainable low-carbon, whole-life thinking.Lead and develop the design team while working closely with project, procurement, environmental, and construction teams to deliver safe, high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.We are looking for:Degree-qualified engineer, ideally chartered or progressing toward chartership.Strong design management experience, preferably in water or environmental infrastructure.Proven leader of multidisciplinary teams, delivering high-quality and sustainable design solutions.Solid technical knowledge of clean water, water recycling, pipelines, or treatment processes.Strong communicator with experience in collaborative delivery environments and a clear focus on safety, sustainability, and innovation.What we offer:24/7 digital GP service for you and your family  Financial wellbeing and employee assistance  Professional development  Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependents and parental bereavement leave)  Inclusion and Diversity We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way.Flexible working Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be happy to discuss this at the application stage if this is something you’d like to explore. Reasonable adjustments We want you to feel confident and supported throughout every stage of our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to help you during your application, please contact us at recruitment@skanska.co.uk or call 0330 105 2000 – Option 5 & 1.Closing date We encourage you to apply as early as possible, as the closing date may be subject to change.If this role would be of interest, please click apply and join our team of 27,000 problem solvers and creative thinkers, where knowledge is our greatest creation. We share, listen and support your success – every step of the way.