Senior/Principal Design Manager – Design & Build

AtkinsRéalis

Senior Design Manager leading technical design teams for complex infrastructure projects at AtkinsRéalis. Delivering innovative solutions in civil engineering and water management across the UK.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeManchester • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and shape a team of engineers for delivery of technical design work
Manage and drive the development of project design deliverables
Accountable for managing production, reviewing, and approving technical deliverables
Provide Technical Leadership within discipline
Grow, develop, and manage the Design Management capabilities
Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems
Advise client, operational, project, or service activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in Civil Water Engineering or equivalent
Chartered Civil Engineer
Proven experience in leading large-scale engineering design delivery
Strong understanding of leading design management
Expertise in areas such as hydraulics, wastewater and clean water infrastructure
Demonstrates exemplary communication skills
Expert knowledge of current design codes and standards
Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools such as Autocad, CDE’s, MS Suite, Power BI

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Employee rewards
Flexible working hours
Professional development opportunities
Hybrid working culture
Flexible holiday allowances

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Hard Skills & Tools

hydraulicswastewater infrastructureclean water infrastructuredesign managementtechnical designanalytical softwaredesign codesdesign standards

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationproblem-solving

Certifications

degree in Civil Water EngineeringChartered Civil Engineer