Senior/Principal Design Manager – Design & Build

AtkinsRéalis

Senior Design Manager for Design & Build projects at AtkinsRéalis, delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure. Working on landmark engineering projects while leading a multi-disciplinary team.

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

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Hard Skills

Civil Water EngineeringDesign ManagementHydraulicsWastewater InfrastructureClean Water InfrastructureWater ReusePipelinesRisk AssessmentQuality ControlChange Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipProblem SolvingCollaborationInnovative ThinkingAgilityMotivationTeamworkClient ManagementCommunicationJudgment

Tools & Technologies

AutocadCDEsMS SuitePower BIAnalytical SoftwareDesign CodesStandards

Certifications & Qualifications

Chartered Civil Engineer

Industry Keywords

Water MarketDesign & BuildMulti-disciplinary EnvironmentEngineering Design Delivery

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and shape a team of engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary D&B projects
Contribute to business operational activities including hiring, line management, business development, and client management
Accountable for managing production, reviewing, and approving technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work
Provide Technical Leadership within discipline for the regional and national D&AT practice
Grow, develop, and manage the Design Management capabilities within the regional and/or nationally practice
Work independently with guidance in only the most challenging situations
Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate
Advise client, operational, project, or service activities within project teams and wider D&AT Practice initiatives
Inspire and lead a global multi-disciplinary team to deliver integrated design solutions

Requirements

What you’ll need

A degree in Civil Water Engineering or equivalent
Chartered Civil Engineer
Demonstrate strong understanding of leading design management
Broad knowledge of technical disciplines in areas such as hydraulics, wastewater and clean water infrastructure, water reuse, pipelines and other disciplines
Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions
Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and broad expertise in engineering
Thought leadership in risk assessment, quality control, proactive design management, change management and collaboration with key disciplines involved in water infrastructure design and delivery, eg MEICA, structures, geotechnics
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, and other management software
Experience in Water market and design & build (D&B) is essential for this role
A proactive, agile, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to own and drive teamwork
Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally
Proven experience in leading large-scale engineering design delivery for a design consultancy within a multi-disciplinary environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Enjoy competitive salaries
Employee rewards
A brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
Opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise
Hybrid working culture
Flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life