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You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Design Manager will see you as a key member of the Water and Environment North team and you can expect:

- A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
- Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
- Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
- Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
- Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice

Experience required…

Essential:

- Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Environmental Engineering or related discipline.
- Chartered or working toward Chartership (ICE, IMechE, CIWEM, etc.).
- Proven experience in leading the design of wastewater infra and/or non-infra projects.
- Strong understanding of water industry standards, codes of practice, and regulatory frameworks.
- Experience working within AMP (Asset Management Plan) cycles for UK Water Companies.
- Familiarity with NEC3/4 contract frameworks and design delivery in a D&B; or consultancy environment.
- Manage the design programme and ensure timely delivery aligned with project milestones.




- Ensure that designs are developed with a strong focus on safety (CDM Regulations), operational maintainability, buildability, and sustainability.
- Excellent coordination and project management skills.
- Strong leadership and ability to motivate multidisciplinary teams.
- Technical credibility with attention to detail.
- Effective communicator with the ability to engage with clients, contractors, and regulators.
- Skilled in managing design risks, interfaces, and quality assurance processes.

Desirable:

- Experience with digital delivery tools such as BIM360, Project Wise, or similar.
- Working knowledge of Net Zero Carbon design principles and sustainability frameworks.
- Experience in collaborative delivery frameworks (e.g. alliances, joint ventures).

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package:

- Company car or car allowance
- Contribution to commuting mileage
- Permanent health insurance
- 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
- Company pension contribution
- Salary sacrifice to buy extra benefits
- 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community

📌 Design Manager – Water Company (India)
🏢 Waterman Aspen
📍 India