Senior Design Project Manager

  • Smart 4 EPC
  • Tamworth, Staffordshire
  • Jan 15, 2026
Full time

Job Description

Senior Design Project Manager

Tamworth, West Midlands
65,000 - 75,000 Per Annum + Package

Are you ready to lead the design and delivery of complex water and wastewater projects? We're looking for an experienced Senior Design Project Manager to join a growing team delivering major programmes across the Midlands. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape sustainable infrastructure and make a real impact in the water sector.

What You'll Do

  • Take full ownership of technical design delivery for wastewater non-infrastructure projects, ensuring engineering excellence and client satisfaction.
  • Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams (civil, mechanical, electrical, ICA, environmental) on large-scale treatment and resilience schemes.
  • Build strong relationships with clients, delivery partners, and regulatory stakeholders.
  • Drive integrated, innovative solutions across UK-based and global teams.
  • Support governance across scope, cost, schedule, risk, and quality.
  • Contribute to business growth and mentor emerging talent.

What We're Looking For

  • Proven leadership in the water sector with experience delivering major non-infrastructure wastewater projects.
  • Strong collaboration skills and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Solid knowledge of project controls, risk management, and NEC/JCT contract frameworks.
  • Relevant degree (e.g., Civil Engineering) and ideally chartered status (ICE, CIWEM, MIHT or similar).
  • Right to work in the UK.

What's on Offer

  • Support toward professional chartership.
  • Opportunities to work on high-impact projects across water and other sectors.
  • A collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation and sustainability.
  • Hybrid working flexibility and clear career progression.