Senior Design Manager

Blueprint Recruitment Solutions

The Role

Overview

Lead design of clean water/wastewater projects, manage multidisciplinary teams and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

  • client collaboration
  • quality assurance
  • design management
  • technical leadership
  • team coordination

Tasks

-Collaborate with clients and D&B contractors to develop and deliver integrated design strategies. -Ensure quality, compliance, and risk management across all design outputs. -Manage design progression across all phases, from feasibility to construction and commissioning. -Lead technical direction and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams.

Requirements

  • chartered engineer
  • clean water
  • wastewater
  • leadership
  • stakeholder mgmt
  • multi-disciplinary

What You Bring

Here at Blueprint Recruitment, we are looking for an experienced Design Manager to join a global consultancy, in a permanent position. You will be required to work on a hybrid basis (2 days a week) from either our client’s Liverpool, Manchester, Sheffield or Leeds office. You will be working on a range of major clean water and wastewater engineering projects. -Skilled in guiding design development, identifying preferred solutions, and managing stakeholders effectively. -Strong leadership in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams and managing client relationships. -Proven experience in clean water, wastewater, sludge treatment, CSOs, stormwater management, and water networks. -Confident delivering projects from outline to detailed design, supporting construction and commissioning phases. -Chartered engineer with post-chartership qualification (or equivalent) in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Process/Water Engineering.

Benefits

£65,000 and £75,000 per Annum + annual bonus & further benefits Permanent | Hybrid

The Company

About Blueprint Recruitment Solutions

-They focus on connecting clients with skilled professionals for permanent, contract and temporary roles across disciplines like civil, structural, building services and energy. -Typical assignments include recruitment for large infrastructure, rail, process & power generation, and built environment consultancies. -As a specialist recruiter, they deliver bespoke staffing solutions across sectors such as water, marine, oil & gas, architecture and technical services. -With a reputation built on dedication and detailed sector expertise, the agency earns trust through tailored client collaboration. -Operating across the UK and internationally, Blueprint supports projects ranging from local building services to national rail and energy developments. -Their deep understanding of niche technical markets ensures precise candidate‑role matching and high retention in specialized roles.

Sector Specialisms

Built Environment

Water

Process & Energy

Civil & Structural

Architecture

Rail