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Trant Engineering Ltd

Project Design Manager

Trant Engineering Ltd

. Coordinate design resources to ensure efficient production of design deliverables against design fee estimates and programmes .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeReading • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams and managing design interfaces within water industry projects, ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards. Proficient in BIM and digital delivery processes, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and quality management.

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Engineering Background In Water IndustryExperience Coordinating Multidisciplinary TeamsGood Working Knowledge Of BIMSound Understanding Of Water Treatment ProcessesChartered Membership Of A Relevant Professional Institution

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Hard Skills
Design Risk AssessmentsDesign Delivery StrategiesHealth And Safety ComplianceProject ManagementTechnical Issue Identification
Soft Skills
Excellent Written CommunicationExcellent Verbal CommunicationAttention To DetailRelationship ManagementAbility To Prioritize Multiple Projects
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteBIMDigital Delivery Processes
Certifications & Qualifications
Recognised Engineering Institution Accredited MEng/BEngChartered Membership Of A Relevant Professional Institution
Industry Keywords
Water Infrastructure ProjectsWastewater TreatmentHealth And Safety Best PracticesDesign DeliverablesContinuous Improvement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Coordinate design resources to ensure efficient production of design deliverables against design fee estimates and programmes
  • Ensure formal design and safety reviews are undertaken throughout the project lifecycle
  • Ensure proposals comply with health, safety and environmental best practice, client requirements and industry specifications
  • Establish and maintain relationships with client project teams
  • Manage design interfaces with third-party designers, subcontractors and suppliers
  • Review design delivery strategies with Discipline Leads
  • Identify and escalate design changes in accordance with Trant procedures
  • Drive health and safety throughout the design and delivery phases
  • Develop design risk assessments
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of design delivery processes and quality management systems
  • Support delivery of water and wastewater treatment, pumping, storage, distribution and flood defence schemes
  • Uphold and promote the Company’s Core Values of Care, Trust, Respect and Sustainability

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Engineering background in the water industry
  • Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams of engineers and CAD technicians on small to medium-sized projects
  • Ability to manage and prioritise multiple projects within a dynamic environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Awareness of commercial factors applicable to tendering and design delivery
  • Keen attention to detail and ability to identify technical issues early in the project lifecycle
  • Good working knowledge of BIM and Digital Delivery processes
  • Competent user of Microsoft Office suite
  • Sound understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes, water infrastructure projects and relevant industry standards
  • Ability to travel to remote sites as required
  • Recognised Engineering Institution Accredited MEng/BEng (desirable)
  • Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution (desirable)

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary
  • Company car or car allowance (some levels)
  • Mentored support within our ‘Career Development Association’, to work towards chartership
  • 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
  • Options to buy additional holiday via salary sacrifice
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Flexible working based on a ‘core hours’ system
  • 1 x Professional Membership paid annually
  • Hybrid working
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free onsite parking
  • Bike to Work Scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus