Design Manager - Water Sector
Posted 1 day ago by Ceto Talent
£63 Per hour
Outside
Hybrid
Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Design Manager - Water Sector role involves leading multidisciplinary design delivery on water industry projects within an engineering design consultancy. The position offers a stable, long-term contract outside IR35, focusing on managing and developing a team of engineers and CAD technicians. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in regulated sectors and a strong background in team management and development. This role is based in Greater Manchester with hybrid working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage, direct and develop engineers, CAD technicians and graduates
- Lead the design process on multidisciplinary water industry projects
- Challenge, improve and shape formal processes and procedures for the design team
- Drive the use of BIM and 3D modelling where necessary
- Ensure design deliverables satisfy safety and quality requirements within agreed timescales
- Ensure the team uses appropriate standards, best practice and software tools
- Assist with estimating hours required for design packages
Key Skills:
- Extensive experience in engineering design within regulated sectors (water, rail, oil and gas, nuclear, highways or bridges)
- Proven track record managing multidisciplinary design teams and projects
- Strong background building teams and developing junior staff capability
- Graduate or HND qualification in engineering
- Results-focused with strong technical knowledge and communication skills
Salary (Rate): £62.50/hr
City: Manchester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Engineering
Design Manager - Water Sector (Contract) £50 - £62.50 per hour (Outside IR35) | Long-term Contract | Greater Manchester (Hybrid) OUTSIDE IR35 | STABLE LONG-TERM POSITION | HYBRID WORKING
Ceto Talent is recruiting a Design Manager - Water Sector for an engineering design consultancy offering a stable, long-term contract position outside IR35. Join a well-motivated team with a growing work bank in utilities and rail.
What We're Looking For
The ideal Design Manager - Water Sector will bring:
- Extensive experience in engineering design within regulated sectors (water, rail, oil and gas, nuclear, highways or bridges)
- Proven track record managing multidisciplinary design teams and projects
- Strong background building teams and developing junior staff capability
- Graduate or HND qualification in engineering
- Results-focused with strong technical knowledge and communication skills
About the Role
This Design Manager - Water Sector contract offers longevity and stability outside IR35 within a positive, well-motivated team. Lead multidisciplinary design delivery on water industry projects, manage engineers, CAD technicians and graduates, and shape formal processes.
Key Responsibilities
As Design Manager - Water Sector , you will:
- Manage, direct and develop engineers, CAD technicians and graduates
- Lead the design process on multidisciplinary water industry projects
- Challenge, improve and shape formal processes and procedures for the design team
- Drive the use of BIM and 3D modelling where necessary
- Ensure design deliverables satisfy safety and quality requirements within agreed timescales
- Ensure the team uses appropriate standards, best practice and software tools
- Assist with estimating hours required for design packages
What's On Offer
Hourly rate : £50 - £62.50 per hour (Outside IR35)
Contract : Long-term, stable position
Location : Greater Manchester with hybrid working
How to Apply
If you're an experienced Design Manager - Water Sector ready for a stable, long-term contract outside IR35, contact Ceto Talent now. Ceto Talent is committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of background.