Design Manager

Costain Group PLC

Design Manager responsible for leading design delivery on water transfer projects for Anglian Water. Collaborative role working with project and design teams in a hybrid environment.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timePeterborough • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take a lead on design delivery of Insfra or Non-Infra element of major potable water transfer projects
Work collaboratively with the Head of Engineering, Design Manager and Senior Designers to understand design needs
Manage the design team relating to your section of the SPA delivery programme from feasibility through to construction and commissioning
Collaborate with the wider project delivery team, working closely with project management, construction, enabling, planning, commercial and procurement teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educated to degree level in an engineering or related subject
Technical expertise
Leading multi-disciplinary teams
Problem-solving and lateral thinking
Experienced in managing throughout the Design Phase a section of a project, including civil, mechanical, process, electrical and control aspects; and experienced in delivering with a production methodology mindset, including modular designs.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible/hybrid work arrangement
Opportunities for professional development

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Hard Skills & Tools

design deliverycivil engineeringmechanical engineeringprocess engineeringelectrical engineeringcontrol systemsmodular designproduction methodologyfeasibility studiesconstruction management

Soft Skills

leadershipcollaborationproblem-solvinglateral thinkingteam managementcommunicationorganizational skillsinterpersonal skillsstrategic thinkingadaptability

Certifications

degree in engineering