iO Associates
Principal Design Manager - Water
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Principal Design Manager - Water UK (Bristol/Birmingham /Manchester/Scotland) Hybrid £60,000-£75,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits
Are you an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in the UK Water sector? iO Associates are working with a leading engineering consultancy delivering some of the UK's largest and most complex water infrastructure projects, and they're looking to grow their Design & Build team. You'll lead multidisciplinary design teams, oversee the delivery of complex engineering projects from concept through construction, and play a key role in shaping critical water infrastructure across the UK.
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Key Requirements:
- Proven Water industry experience (essential)
- Strong background in Design & Build (D&B) project delivery
- Chartered Engineer (or working towards chartership)
- Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing technical design delivery
- Knowledge of water infrastructure including wastewater, clean water, pipelines, hydraulics, and associated disciplines
- Strong stakeholder, client and contractor management skills
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What's on offer:
- Hybrid working
- Exciting career progression into senior leadership
- Work on nationally significant infrastructure programmes
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
If you're looking to take the next step in your career and help deliver some of the UK's most important water projects, I'd love to hear from you.
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