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Design Manager in Manchester, Greater Manchester

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PSR Solutions are working with a market leading client within the Civil Engineering Sector to recruit a Design Manager to Join their team on a permanent basis. This role will be based in Manchester with works across the North West. This role will be working on projects within the Water sector.



Design Manager Roles and Responsibilities



Manage the agreed contract with external design consultants, ensuring that duties are discharged under the contract and if not, that appropriate action is taken.

Management of multi-disciplinary teams of Engineers from within the business, consultants, and partner companies in the production of project solutions to the required level of design.

Evaluate designs and solutions.

Collaboration with other technical, operational, maintenance, and strategic stakeholders and design coordinators.

Liaison with Engineering Managers, Project Managers and consultants concerning project issues, scope changes, risks, etc.Design Manager Requirements



Minimum 10 years of design and management experience

Foul water drainage system

Potable Water Mains

Building Information Modelling (BIM) and common data environments

Degree/HNC qualified, or equivalent, in civil engineering

Member of a recognised engineering institution, Incorporated Engineer, or Chartered Engineer and or working towards membership

Excellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with both clients and staff

Self-driven and results-oriented with a positive outlook

People management, time management, and project design managementDesign Manager Benefits



Salary - £70,000 - £75,000 DOE

Company Pension

Life Assurance

Private Medical

25 days of annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days

8 hours volunteering

Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeing

Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

Company car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van

Leadership & management training and coaching

Regular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progression

Development supported by internal and externally delivered training

Continuous service awardsIf you are interested in this Design Manager role, please apply or contact Jack Brown at PSR Solutions

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Design Manager in Manchester, Greater Manchester

Manchester, UK
Full time

Published on 11/19/2025

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