Engineering Manager – Water
Location: Manchester
A leading engineering design consultancy is seeking an Engineering Manager to take a senior leadership position within a multidisciplinary technical team. The role provides an opportunity to guide engineering strategy, shape design delivery, and drive excellence across a diverse portfolio of water-sector projects, including clean water, wastewater, and infrastructure schemes. Hybrid working is available with occasional site visits.
About the Role
The Engineering Manager will lead and develop a multidisciplinary engineering team, act as the technical authority for the design function, and ensure engineering outputs meet required programme, safety, quality, and integration standards. You will set direction, approve design packages, shape processes, and ensure effective delivery across all design disciplines.
Key Responsibilities
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Direct and develop multidisciplinary engineers, CAD technicians, and graduates.
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Identify and implement safe, efficient, and value-engineered design solutions, communicating them clearly.
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Act as Professional Head for the design function across water projects.
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Guide and approve design work, ensuring compliance with technical, professional, and water company standards.
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Identify and introduce appropriate software tools, promoting BIM and 3D modelling where beneficial.
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Manage and integrate design deliverables to meet safety and quality requirements.
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Review, interpret, and brief technical standards, procedures, and updates.
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Maintain programme discipline and ensure deliverables are completed within agreed hours.
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Oversee formal design processes and ensure project change is fully captured.
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Lead estimating of design hours and support resourcing discussions.
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Attend key meetings, provide senior technical input, and represent the engineering function professionally.
Required Qualifications & Experience
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Minimum 10 years’ experience within the regulated water industry.
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Graduate or HND in a relevant engineering discipline.
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Chartered Engineer.
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Strong IT capability and understanding of design software.
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Proven experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and complex projects.
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Understanding of MEICA, civil, and process design principles.
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Full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
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Desire to take a leading strategic role within the engineering team.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
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Experience across clean water, wastewater, and infrastructure schemes.
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Strong understanding of construction methods, materials, and engineering drawing practices.