PSR Solutions are currently recruiting for a MEICA Design Manager based in North London. This will be working for a Tier 1 contractor within the Civils industry.

Purpose of the Role

To lead the technical delivery of clean water, wastewater, and biosolid infrastructure design solutions in alignment with project schedules, budgets, and regulatory requirements. This includes management of internal and external design teams, compliance oversight, and active support throughout the full project lifecycle.

Core Responsibilities

Technical Delivery

Ownership of end-to-end engineering design output: concept to detailed design.

Ensure compliance with statutory, customer, and internal standards.

Deliver robust, operable, and maintainable asset designs.

Evaluate, verify, and improve design quality (drawings, specifications, calculations).

Project & Team Management

Lead multi-disciplinary design teams (internal + consultants).

Budget and schedule management for design elements.

Manage consultant contracts, ensuring deliverables and performance.

Stakeholder Engagement

Collaborate with Engineering Managers, PMs, and clients.

Support procurement with technical input and evaluation.

Engage with temporary works designers and understand associated responsibilities.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure adherence to Health & Safety legislation.

Support audits and promote a culture of safety and integrity.

Act as a role model for professional conduct and company values.

Key Skills & Attributes

Proven ability to lead technical design teams and manage large-scale infrastructure projects.

Strong working knowledge of:

Foul and potable water systems

BIM and common data environments

Design compliance and risk management

Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Strong problem-solving with an eye for design risk and opportunity.

Essential Qualifications & Experience

Minimum Experience: 10+ years in design/engineering leadership roles.

Education: Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent.

Professional Status: Chartered or Incorporated Engineer (or working towards).

Technical Expertise: Wastewater systems, water mains, BIM environments.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Design quality and compliance

Project design delivery to budget/schedule

Risk mitigation and opportunity identification

Effective use of design trackers and planning tools

Positive client and supply chain relationships

Cultural Fit & Values

The company emphasizes integrity, respect, teamwork, and continuous improvement, aligning with their long-standing people-centric approach.

Benefits Package

Competitive base salary + car/van/car allowance

Company pension & private medical

25 days annual leave (+ 8 bank holidays + loyalty days)

Life assurance

Volunteering hours

Wellbeing and EAP support

Continuous development via coaching, training, and career progression plan

Please apply and contact Dan Confrey at PSR Solutions for more information