Senior Design Manager - Bioresources

About the Role

The UK water sector is entering a period of unprecedented investment through AMP8, creating exciting opportunities to modernise wastewater treatment and bioresources infrastructure.

We are seeking an experienced Bioresources Design Manager to support a major programme for our client, acting as a key interface between the client, contractors, design partners and equipment suppliers. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the successful design development and delivery of bioresources and sludge management projects across the programme.

Working within the PMCM team, you will oversee design coordination, technical integration and stakeholder management activities, helping to drive programme performance while ensuring high-quality engineering solutions are delivered safely, efficiently and sustainably.

This position offers the opportunity to influence nationally significant water infrastructure projects whilst working within a collaborative and growing business that values innovation, technical excellence and professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Design Leadership & Coordination

• Act as Design Manager for bioresources and sludge treatment projects across programme delivery phases.
• Lead coordination between client, contractors, designers, supply chain partners and equipment suppliers.
• Manage design interfaces to ensure alignment of technical solutions, programme requirements and project objectives.
• Facilitate multidisciplinary design reviews and technical workshops.
• Ensure design deliverables are produced in accordance with programme milestones, quality standards and governance requirements.
• Support risk identification and resolution throughout the design lifecycle.

Stakeholder Management

• Develop strong working relationships with client teams, delivery partners and technical specialists.
• Act as a key point of contact between the client and delivery organisations.
• Provide clear and effective communication of design progress, issues and risks.
• Support programme governance and reporting requirements.
• Participate in client meetings and provide technical input where required.

Technical Assurance

• Review and challenge engineering solutions to ensure safety, operability and value for money.
• Support design assurance activities and ensure compliance with industry standards and client requirements.
• Promote best practice in wastewater treatment, sludge management and bioresources processes.
• Ensure lessons learned and continuous improvement opportunities are captured and implemented.

Programme & Delivery Support

• Monitor design progress against programme requirements.
• Support management of design risks, dependencies and change control activities.
• Contribute to schedule development, design planning and delivery forecasting.
• Maintain strong collaboration across programme controls, project management and engineering teams.
• Support the successful transition from design through procurement, construction and commissioning activities.

What You Bring

• Significant experience delivering water, wastewater, bioresources or sludge management projects.
• Strong understanding of design management principles within complex infrastructure programmes.
• Demonstrable experience coordinating multidisciplinary design teams and external stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced programme environment.
• Strong understanding of risk management, governance and project delivery processes.
• Experience working in a client-facing environment with water utilities, contractors or engineering consultancies.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to problem solving.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer status with a relevant professional institution.
• Typically 7-12 years' relevant industry experience, although more experienced candidates will also be considered.
• Proven background in:
  • Wastewater treatment
  • Bioresources
  • Sludge treatment and management
  • Biosolids processing
• Experience managing design interfaces across multiple organisations.
• Strong understanding of UK water industry regulations, standards and delivery models.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working directly with UK water utilities
• AMP7 and/or AMP8 programme experience.
• Experience of design management within alliance, framework or contractor-led delivery environments.
• Knowledge of commissioning, operational readiness and handover processes.
• Project management qualifications such as APM, PRINCE2 or PMP.
• Working knowledge of NEC contracts and collaborative delivery models.

Why You'll Love It Here

• Join a growing and highly visible Water business during a major period of UK infrastructure investment.
• Work on nationally significant wastewater and bioresources programmes.
• Collaborate with industry-leading technical specialists and delivery teams.
• Influence sustainable infrastructure solutions that benefit communities and the environment.
• Access professional development opportunities, chartership support and leadership pathways.
• Be part of a business committed to innovation, collaboration and long-term career growth.

What’s in It for You?

• An exciting new growth role in a fast‑organic growing UK business, offering clear and accelerated career progression
• Top Employers 2025 - Egis recognised across four continents for excellence in HR practices, having been awarded the prestigious Top Employer 2025 certification. Top Employers Institute is the global authority on recognising excellence in people practices.
• A global leader in green infrastructure - we’re proud to lead the way in sustainable infrastructure, mobility and energy, innovating across the entire value chain and every aspect of the built environment.
• Highly competitive reward package
• Hybrid and flexible working
• 26+ days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Professional development, chartership support & global mobility
• Supportive, inclusive culture driven by sustainability and long‑term community impact

Ready to Lead?

Join Egis and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of sustainable water infrastructure across the UK.We are committed to our planet

In each project we design, engineer and operate we care deeply about the legacy we’re leaving behind. As part of our team, you’ll have a unique opportunity to use your skills and expertise to shape a better future for our communities in the UK, and all around the globe.

Our commitment is translated in the work carried out by our Egis Foundation, which funds concrete actions to address the climate crisis and is focused on educational and social initiatives that will help in the responsible and sustainable shift towards a sustainable world.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and we strive to build a workforce that truly reflects the communities we represent. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of age, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and any other protected characteristic. If you decide to apply for an opportunity with us, your application will be assessed based purely on your experience, the essential and desirable criteria, and your suitability for the role. We value each and every one’s contribution as this builds our culture and means that if you work with us, you will be included, listened to, and respected.