Design Manager - Waste and Generation (Energy)

Are you an experienced Design Manager within the waste, energy, water or heavy process sector looking for your next challenge?

The UK Waste & Generation market is evolving rapidly, driven by growing demand, increasingly ambitious net-zero targets and the need for more sustainable, efficient infrastructure.

We are looking to speak with Design Managers to join our Energy team in Redditch, Newcastle or Manchester, working across a diverse portfolio of projects that includes Energy from Waste, hydrogen, anaerobic digestion, gas engines, due diligence, Pre-FEED and FEED studies.

This is an opportunity to play an important role in delivering the infrastructure needed to support the UK's energy transition, while helping to shape innovative and sustainable solutions for our clients.

About the Role

As a Design Manager, you will work closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams across the UK & Ireland, leading and coordinating the design process from early concept and Pre-FEED through FEED and detailed design.

You will manage multidisciplinary design activities across a varied portfolio of Waste & Generation projects, including Energy from Waste, hydrogen, anaerobic digestion and power generation, spanning new-build, refurbishment, upgrade and retrofit programmes.

Working collaboratively with clients and technical specialists, you will translate complex project requirements into practical, innovative and sustainable design solutions, ensuring designs meet relevant technical standards, regulations and project requirements.

You will also provide technical leadership across project teams, supporting and mentoring colleagues, sharing knowledge and encouraging effective collaboration across disciplines.

Your Impact

This is an opportunity to have an impact beyond individual project delivery. You will help strengthen and grow our Waste & Generation capability, sharing your expertise across our Energy teams and helping develop the next generation of technical talent.

For our clients, you will help solve complex design and engineering challenges, bringing together the right expertise to develop solutions that improve efficiency, sustainability, performance and long-term value.

More widely, your work will contribute to the transformation of the UK's energy and waste infrastructure. Through projects spanning Energy from Waste, hydrogen, digestion and power generation, you will help clients transition towards cleaner, more resilient infrastructure and support the progress towards a lower-carbon future.

 About You

You will ideally hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and bring strong experience within Waste & Generation, energy, water or another heavy process industry.

You will have proven experience managing the design of complex projects from concept through to delivery, together with a strong understanding of relevant engineering codes, standards and regulations.

You will be proactive and collaborative, comfortable working across disciplines and engaging with clients and stakeholders. You will also have the ability to coach and mentor others and contribute positively to the wider engineering community.

Most importantly, you will bring a genuine interest in developing sustainable solutions and delivering projects that create a positive and lasting impact.