Design Manager

Carmichael UK are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a major Tier 1 joint venture delivering AMP8 works across the Southern Water framework. This long-term programme will deliver critical investment across water and wastewater infrastructure, including upgrades to treatment works, pumping stations, and reservoirs. About the Role As Design Manager, you will be responsible for leading the design and engineering delivery across major infrastructure schemes. You will manage multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring outputs are delivered safely, sustainably, on programme, within budget, and in line with all technical and governance requirements. Working as part of an integrated project team, you will play a key role from early optioneering through to detailed design and construction support. Duties will include: Leading multidisciplinary design teams to deliver technical solutions across water and wastewater projects Managing design activities from initial concept through to detailed design and construction support Ensuring design outputs are safe, compliant, buildable, and sustainable Managing design programmes, budgets, and delivery milestones Monitoring performance and forecasting costs to completion Managing design change control processes to optimise efficiency and cost Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations and design governance procedures Developing and managing Design Management Plans and Project Execution Plans Building strong relationships with clients, delivery teams, and supply chain partners Providing regular progress reporting, including performance and programme updates Requirements Essential: Degree-qualified or equivalent in Engineering (MEICA background preferred) Experience delivering design within the UK water sector Strong design management experience across multidisciplinary teams Experience managing design quality and governance processes Good understanding of CDM regulations and design responsibilities Proven ability to deliver projects to programme, budget, and quality standards Strong stakeholder management and communication skills Desirable: Chartered or working towards Chartership (MICE, IMechE, MCIOB) Experience managing significant design change and risk Knowledge of EDMS systems and digital design workflows Understanding of contractual and commercial aspects of design delivery Strong negotiation and influencing skills