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Job type
Temporary
Location
Solihull
Working Pattern
Full-time
Specialism
Water
Industry
Engineering
Pay
Per Day Outside Ir35
Closing date
7 Dec 2025

Design Manager - Water - Hybrid -West Midlands - Outside IR35

Your new company

Our client, a Tier 1 contractor operating in the water industry, is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their team in the West Midlands on a 6-month contract. Adopting a hybrid working model, you will split your time between site offices, 3 days a week, and home 2 days a week.

Your new role

Identify design scope and deliverables
Review and challenge of the design programme
Management of design deliverables
Challenge design solutions to ensure DfMA and loq carbon solutions which meet the clients' affordability challenges
Support the framework nominated principal designer
Coordination and management of the project BIM strategy.

What you'll need to succeed

HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline
Good communication and collaboration skills
Good technical understanding of water and wastewater processes and asset types
Experience and knowledge of CDM (2015) Regulations.

What you'll get in return

£400-£500 per day outside IR35
Hybrid working
Hays Temporary Worker Benefits

What you need to do now

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