Design Manager - Water Industry Location: Manchester / Hybrid Contract: 12 month contract Rate: 355 to 445 per day (outside IR35) An established engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to support the delivery of civil design solutions across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK. This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the water sector. The Projects you'll be working on Varied projects across the UK water industry, including: Designs of UMON 3 and 4 upgrades at sewage treatment works nationwide Designs of clean water main replacements nationwide Key Responsibilities Manage, direct and develop engineers, CAD technicians and graduates. Grow the design team and maintain a positive ethos and attitude within the team. Lead the design process on multidisciplinary water industry projects. Challenge, improve and shape formal processes and procedures for design team and ensure work is undertaken using them. Identify and implement appropriate software packages, and drive the use of BIM and 3D modelling where necessary. Ensure team produce design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements and are fully integrated. Required Qualifications & Experience 10 years' experience working in the engineering design industry in a regulated sector such as: Rail, Water, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Highways, Bridges. Graduate, HND or significant experience from Technician level Good level of IT skills Preferred Qualifications & Experience Experience in regulated water industry. Track record managing multidisciplinary design teams and projects Knowledge of Engineering Drawing Practices Experience building junior teams and capability of junior staff Chartered engineer or working towards chartership. How to Apply If you have extensive experience working in Water Industry as a Design Manager and are looking for your next contract role, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion
Feb 06, 2026
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Design Manager - Water Industry Location: Manchester / Hybrid Contract: 12 month contract Rate: 355 to 445 per day (outside IR35) An established engineering and construction contractor is seeking an experienced Senior Civil Design Engineer to support the delivery of civil design solutions across regulated clean and wastewater projects in the UK. This is a contract opportunity suited to candidates with strong technical capability, leadership experience, and a background in the water sector. The Projects you'll be working on Varied projects across the UK water industry, including: Designs of UMON 3 and 4 upgrades at sewage treatment works nationwide Designs of clean water main replacements nationwide Key Responsibilities Manage, direct and develop engineers, CAD technicians and graduates. Grow the design team and maintain a positive ethos and attitude within the team. Lead the design process on multidisciplinary water industry projects. Challenge, improve and shape formal processes and procedures for design team and ensure work is undertaken using them. Identify and implement appropriate software packages, and drive the use of BIM and 3D modelling where necessary. Ensure team produce design deliverables that satisfy safety and quality requirements and are fully integrated. Required Qualifications & Experience 10 years' experience working in the engineering design industry in a regulated sector such as: Rail, Water, Oil & Gas, Nuclear, Highways, Bridges. Graduate, HND or significant experience from Technician level Good level of IT skills Preferred Qualifications & Experience Experience in regulated water industry. Track record managing multidisciplinary design teams and projects Knowledge of Engineering Drawing Practices Experience building junior teams and capability of junior staff Chartered engineer or working towards chartership. How to Apply If you have extensive experience working in Water Industry as a Design Manager and are looking for your next contract role, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion
Planner Location: Birmingham End Date: June 2027 Hours: 40 per week Rate: 30.46 per hour (umbrella rate) Role Overview Planners are required to support the development and management of integrated delivery programmes on a major infrastructure programme. The role involves maintaining robust schedules, managing interfaces, and supporting performance reporting in line with client requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain programme baselines and schedules (Primavera P6) Monitor performance against baselines and highlight impacts and mitigations Manage programme interfaces and support interface definition Provide performance and EVM reporting Integrate schedule, cost, and risk data to support decision-making Support scenario ("what-if") planning and recovery strategies Assist Senior Planners and Project Managers as required Essential Experience Planning experience within construction or infrastructure environments Strong knowledge of project and programme planning lifecycles Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office Experience with Earned Value Management and performance reporting Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Jan 30, 2026
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Planner Location: Birmingham End Date: June 2027 Hours: 40 per week Rate: 30.46 per hour (umbrella rate) Role Overview Planners are required to support the development and management of integrated delivery programmes on a major infrastructure programme. The role involves maintaining robust schedules, managing interfaces, and supporting performance reporting in line with client requirements. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain programme baselines and schedules (Primavera P6) Monitor performance against baselines and highlight impacts and mitigations Manage programme interfaces and support interface definition Provide performance and EVM reporting Integrate schedule, cost, and risk data to support decision-making Support scenario ("what-if") planning and recovery strategies Assist Senior Planners and Project Managers as required Essential Experience Planning experience within construction or infrastructure environments Strong knowledge of project and programme planning lifecycles Proficiency in Primavera P6 and MS Office Experience with Earned Value Management and performance reporting Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills We can only consider applications from those eligible to work in the UK for this position. This position will require some additional checks, to ensure you can access the site worked as needed. For more information on this position, please contact Marika Powell at ARM on (phone number removed) or email your CV and covering letter to . Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change.
Role : Commercial Manager Location : Warrington Rate : Up to 550pd. (outside IR35) The Company : This industry-leader are a privately backed business on a huge growth trajectory which will see their group turnover double to more than 1.6bn in the next 2 years. The group is made up of several successful subsidiaries that operate across the construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors. This Senior Quantity Surveyor position will be an opportunity to join their infrastructure division which supports the development of sustainable communities with smart infrastructure solutions across the design, maintenance & development of critical gas and infrastructure for the UK's largest network operators. Your Role : As a Commercial Manager you will make an immediate impact in the successful delivery of a portfolio of infrastructure schemes across the UK. Dividing your time between the office site, you will be responsible for managing CVRs, cost management, subcontract management, change management, monthly valuations and commercial reporting, alongside the management of a small commercial team. As the company are going through a period of growth, your role will develop over time so there is a huge opportunity to escalate your career. Why Apply? This is a brilliant opportunity to work with an industry-leading business working on major infrastructure projects. ! On offer is a competitive day rate of 550pd. (depending on experience). Your Background: To be considered for this incredible opportunity, you will need to be an experienced Commercial Manager with a proven background working within the civil engineering or infrastructure sectors with main contractors. In addition, you will have great leadership and communication skills and will have a full UK drivers' licence. If you'd like to have a confidential chat about the role in more detail, then please call Matthew Seeley on (phone number removed), or click apply and I'll be in touch.
Jan 29, 2026
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Role : Commercial Manager Location : Warrington Rate : Up to 550pd. (outside IR35) The Company : This industry-leader are a privately backed business on a huge growth trajectory which will see their group turnover double to more than 1.6bn in the next 2 years. The group is made up of several successful subsidiaries that operate across the construction, civil engineering, and infrastructure sectors. This Senior Quantity Surveyor position will be an opportunity to join their infrastructure division which supports the development of sustainable communities with smart infrastructure solutions across the design, maintenance & development of critical gas and infrastructure for the UK's largest network operators. Your Role : As a Commercial Manager you will make an immediate impact in the successful delivery of a portfolio of infrastructure schemes across the UK. Dividing your time between the office site, you will be responsible for managing CVRs, cost management, subcontract management, change management, monthly valuations and commercial reporting, alongside the management of a small commercial team. As the company are going through a period of growth, your role will develop over time so there is a huge opportunity to escalate your career. Why Apply? This is a brilliant opportunity to work with an industry-leading business working on major infrastructure projects. ! On offer is a competitive day rate of 550pd. (depending on experience). Your Background: To be considered for this incredible opportunity, you will need to be an experienced Commercial Manager with a proven background working within the civil engineering or infrastructure sectors with main contractors. In addition, you will have great leadership and communication skills and will have a full UK drivers' licence. If you'd like to have a confidential chat about the role in more detail, then please call Matthew Seeley on (phone number removed), or click apply and I'll be in touch.
