Engineering Manager

Job description

Engineering Design Manager – Manchester

We are recruiting a senior engineering leader to manage a multi-disciplinary design team and deliver high-quality water industry designs across major UK projects.

This role is only open to candidates with extensive UK regulated water industry experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and develop a team of engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates
• Act as Professional Head of Design, ensuring compliance with water company and technical standards
• Deliver safe, efficient, and value-engineered design solutions
• Oversee production of design packages, ensuring quality, integration, and deadlines are met
• Drive the adoption of BIM, 3D modelling, and appropriate software tools
• Estimate design hours and manage project resources

You’ll be working on a strong AMP8 portfolio, delivering projects alongside:

• United Utilities
• Severn Trent
• Anglian Water
• Thames Water
• Yorkshire Water

What You Need:

• 10+ years’ experience in the UK regulated water industry
• Graduate or HND qualification
• Strong IT skills
• Chartered engineer (or working towards)
• Proven track record managing multi-disciplinary design teams and projects
• Full UK driving licence

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of MEICA, civils, and process designs
• Experience mentoring and developing engineers
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

If you’re a results-driven, technically expert design leader looking for a high-profile role in Manchester, we want to hear from you.

Apply now or message me to find out more

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

21-01-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English