Senior Design Services Manager

Severn Trent

Senior Design Services Manager delivering waste treatment and bioresources design at Severn Trent Water. Managing project lifecycle and stakeholder engagement in a dynamic engineering environment.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeDerby • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £NaN per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate, write and manage multiple Service Orders for professional design services so the project deliverables meet the design and project requirements.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration between sponsors, designers, planners and other stakeholders.
Guide the design process, understanding inputs required to support the design development, understanding the difference between change and design development and be compliant with Severn Trent’s programme requirements and safety standards.
Identify, assess, and manage risks throughout the design phases.
Engage with internal stakeholders and the wider supply chain to ensure project alignment and optimal outcomes.
Support the progressions of projects through Severn Trent’s gated process in a timely and efficient manner. Provide necessary information and recommendations to decision-makers at each gate review.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ideally degree qualified (or equivalent) in a technical engineering discipline or a qualified Project Manager with the APM (Association of Project Managers) or working towards completing these achievements.
Experience of managing NEC projects and be a forward thinking and innovative project manager capable of managing multiple complex engineering design projects would be required.
Excellent communication and influencing skills, with a strong ability to build successful working relationships with internal and external stakeholders from a diverse range of backgrounds is advantageous.
You’ll have a strong focus on continuous improvement, with the ability to innovate and respond effectively to unexpected issues and challenges.
A full UK driving licence will be required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy or sell up to 5 days per year)
Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2250, which is subject to eligibility)
Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
Dedicated training and development with our Academy
Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
Family friendly policies
Two paid volunteering days per year

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementdesign developmentrisk managementNEC project managementengineering design

Soft Skills

communication skillscollaborationinfluencing skillsrelationship buildingcontinuous improvementinnovationproblem-solving

Certifications

degree in technical engineeringAPM certification