About the role
Design Manager – Water Recycling West
Hybrid – Peterborough (3 days per week in the office for those within the Anglian Water region; flexible hybrid options available for candidates based further afield)
Join the award-winning @one Alliance, delivering a £9bn investment programme to safeguard water resources, enhance the environment, and support sustainable growth across the East of England—one of the UK’s most water-stressed regions.
The Role
We’re looking for an experienced Design Manager to lead the engineering design delivery of a diverse portfolio of water recycling projects across the West region. You’ll head up a multi-disciplinary engineering team, driving innovative and sustainable solutions that improve wastewater treatment performance, reduce carbon, and enhance natural capital.
Working collaboratively across the @one Alliance, you’ll champion new ways of working—focusing on outcomes over outputs—while embracing digital technologies and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead design delivery across a portfolio of water recycling and wastewater projects
Develop and manage Engineering Project Plans covering scope, programme, cost, risk and resources
Direct multi-disciplinary teams (process, mechanical, electrical, civil) to deliver high-quality design solutions
Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors and internal stakeholders to integrate designs effectively
Drive affordability, value and low-carbon, environmentally sustainable solutions
Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and lead a strong health & safety culture
Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing engineering team
Support innovation, standardisation and the use of digital engineering (including 3D modelling)
Work closely with wider alliance functions (delivery, procurement, construction) to achieve project outcomes
About You
Degree in Engineering (or equivalent)
Chartered, or working towards Chartered status
Proven experience leading engineering teams and delivering design for capital projects
Strong understanding of CDM regulations and design responsibilities
Experience within the water sector or infrastructure projects
Skilled in managing risk, programme delivery and project affordability
Strong leadership, collaboration and decision-making skills
Passion for sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement
Why Join Us?
Be part of a forward-thinking, collaborative alliance delivering industry-leading infrastructure that protects and enhances the environment. You’ll play a key role in shaping resilient water recycling systems, while developing your career in a supportive and progressive environment that values innovation, diversity and growth.
Closing date: Friday 14 October 2026