Design Manager
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£65k - £75k Annual
Full-Time
Abatec is assisting their client, a leading civil engineering contractor, with the recruitment of a permanent Design Manager in Exeter / Bristol.
Our client has secured a key role delivering infrastructure works on South West Water’s AMP 8 framework, forming part of a major regional investment estimated at £3B to improve water resilience, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing wastewater infrastructure.
The successful candidate will lead the coordination, management, and delivery of multidisciplinary design across a portfolio of water and wastewater projects within the AMP 8 programme.
As Design Manager you will:
* Lead the design team, ensuring that they meet clients requirements and project objectives
* Manage the design function, ensuring that design deliverables are produced to allocated key dates
* Ensure the organisation of design elements, documenting in into the Design Management Plan and preparing regular status updates
* Attend Programme, project and technical meeting
* Provide support during construction and commissioning stages of work
* Ensure that design complies with all Health and Safety codes and legislation
Our client requires a Design Manager with:
* HND/Degree in an engineering related discipline
* Extensive experience working in a multi-disciplinary design environment
* Experience of working on major projects within the Water sector, involving both Civil and M&E aspects
Salary and benefits include:
* £65,000 - £75,000 p/annum
* Car allowance
* Private healthcare
* Ongoing professional development, training, and clear career progression pathways
* + additional attractive benefits
If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Lloyd Barham on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).
We are always looking for candidates for similar positions, so please register your details with us to hear about similar opportunities that you may be interested in.
Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client
Our client has secured a key role delivering infrastructure works on South West Water’s AMP 8 framework, forming part of a major regional investment estimated at £3B to improve water resilience, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing wastewater infrastructure.
The successful candidate will lead the coordination, management, and delivery of multidisciplinary design across a portfolio of water and wastewater projects within the AMP 8 programme.
As Design Manager you will:
* Lead the design team, ensuring that they meet clients requirements and project objectives
* Manage the design function, ensuring that design deliverables are produced to allocated key dates
* Ensure the organisation of design elements, documenting in into the Design Management Plan and preparing regular status updates
* Attend Programme, project and technical meeting
* Provide support during construction and commissioning stages of work
* Ensure that design complies with all Health and Safety codes and legislation
Our client requires a Design Manager with:
* HND/Degree in an engineering related discipline
* Extensive experience working in a multi-disciplinary design environment
* Experience of working on major projects within the Water sector, involving both Civil and M&E aspects
Salary and benefits include:
* £65,000 - £75,000 p/annum
* Car allowance
* Private healthcare
* Ongoing professional development, training, and clear career progression pathways
* + additional attractive benefits
If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Lloyd Barham on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).
We are always looking for candidates for similar positions, so please register your details with us to hear about similar opportunities that you may be interested in.
Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client
Reference: 225185977
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Design Manager
Posted on Jun 1, 2026 by CV-Library
Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£65k - £75k Annual
Full-Time
Abatec is assisting their client, a leading civil engineering contractor, with the recruitment of a permanent Design Manager in Exeter / Bristol.
Our client has secured a key role delivering infrastructure works on South West Water’s AMP 8 framework, forming part of a major regional investment estimated at £3B to improve water resilience, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing wastewater infrastructure.
The successful candidate will lead the coordination, management, and delivery of multidisciplinary design across a portfolio of water and wastewater projects within the AMP 8 programme.
As Design Manager you will:
* Lead the design team, ensuring that they meet clients requirements and project objectives
* Manage the design function, ensuring that design deliverables are produced to allocated key dates
* Ensure the organisation of design elements, documenting in into the Design Management Plan and preparing regular status updates
* Attend Programme, project and technical meeting
* Provide support during construction and commissioning stages of work
* Ensure that design complies with all Health and Safety codes and legislation
Our client requires a Design Manager with:
* HND/Degree in an engineering related discipline
* Extensive experience working in a multi-disciplinary design environment
* Experience of working on major projects within the Water sector, involving both Civil and M&E aspects
Salary and benefits include:
* £65,000 - £75,000 p/annum
* Car allowance
* Private healthcare
* Ongoing professional development, training, and clear career progression pathways
* + additional attractive benefits
If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Lloyd Barham on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).
We are always looking for candidates for similar positions, so please register your details with us to hear about similar opportunities that you may be interested in.
Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client
Our client has secured a key role delivering infrastructure works on South West Water’s AMP 8 framework, forming part of a major regional investment estimated at £3B to improve water resilience, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing wastewater infrastructure.
The successful candidate will lead the coordination, management, and delivery of multidisciplinary design across a portfolio of water and wastewater projects within the AMP 8 programme.
As Design Manager you will:
* Lead the design team, ensuring that they meet clients requirements and project objectives
* Manage the design function, ensuring that design deliverables are produced to allocated key dates
* Ensure the organisation of design elements, documenting in into the Design Management Plan and preparing regular status updates
* Attend Programme, project and technical meeting
* Provide support during construction and commissioning stages of work
* Ensure that design complies with all Health and Safety codes and legislation
Our client requires a Design Manager with:
* HND/Degree in an engineering related discipline
* Extensive experience working in a multi-disciplinary design environment
* Experience of working on major projects within the Water sector, involving both Civil and M&E aspects
Salary and benefits include:
* £65,000 - £75,000 p/annum
* Car allowance
* Private healthcare
* Ongoing professional development, training, and clear career progression pathways
* + additional attractive benefits
If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Lloyd Barham on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).
We are always looking for candidates for similar positions, so please register your details with us to hear about similar opportunities that you may be interested in.
Abatec Ltd. is working as an employment agency on behalf of a client
Reference: 225185977
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