Design Manager – Water

AtkinsRéalis

Design Manager at AtkinsRéalis managing engineering design delivery for water infrastructure projects. Coordinating with teams and mentoring engineers in a flexible work environment.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeBristol • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate or manage a team of engineers for the delivery of technical design work
Drive and oversee the production and review of technical deliverables
Collaborate with clients and various teams within AtkinsRéalis
Provide mentorship to less experienced colleagues
Work independently and provide guidance to junior team members
Provide technical and delivery support for bid proposals
Deliver integrated design solutions in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent
Chartered or Incorporated Civil Engineer
Proven experience in coordinating or managing an engineering design delivery team
Knowledge of risk assessment, quality control, change management, and collaboration in water infrastructure design
Practical knowledge of current design codes and standards
Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools such as Autocad, CDE's, MS Suite, Power BI
Experience in the Water market is preferred
Ability to work independently with minimal guidance

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salaries
Employee rewards
Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Civil Engineeringrisk assessmentquality controlchange managementwater infrastructure designdesign codesanalytical softwareAutocadPower BI

Soft Skills

team managementmentorshipindependent workguidancecollaboration

Certifications

Chartered Civil EngineerIncorporated Civil Engineer