Knights Brown is not just a company but a community where ambition and job satisfaction align perfectly. Our core values are at the heart of everything we do, crafting an environment where employees don't just work for us; they grow with us, creating careers that reflect their passions and aspirations. At Knights Brown, you're not just joining a company; you're becoming part of a family that values your well-being, celebrates your achievements, and supports your growth every step of the way.

We’re excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Design Manager to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing contractors. Based in South Wales, this role offers the chance to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and supportive environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement.

Responsibilities include;

Collaborate with the DCWW Pre-Construction team to lead the design and delivery of major infrastructure projects within the Wales Region, with an emphasis on the AMP 8 Dŵr Cymru Major Civils Framework. This includes working on a diverse range of wastewater projects, from sewage networks to treatment works of varying scales, spanning all phases from initial concept through to construction.

Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs across Civil, Structural, MEPICA, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Environmental, and Planning teams to develop integrated and innovative solutions.

Drive the technical delivery of wastewater infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary technical teams to create value-driven solutions that address client challenges across the entire design lifecycle.

Engage with internal and external stakeholders to secure buy-in for proposed solutions, fostering collaboration between internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners to deliver buildable and high-quality technical outcomes.

Essential

• Experience of all aspects civil engineering projects from either design or contracting background
• A degree or equivalent in a related engineering subject (e.g. civil, electrical, mechanical) and/or equivalent experience.
• Clear understanding of the commercial requirements of delivering complex multidisciplinary design and build projects and an appreciation of delivery risk.

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking feasibility studies, options appraisal and concept design, and/or outline and detailed design for water company clients and design and build contractors.
• Broad knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Process).
• Chartered or Incorporated with a relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM or working towards it.
• Temporary works experience
• Prior experience working on wastewater projects.

The role will be site based, but a place of work will be available in our Bridgend Office and DCWW Office in Newport.

Knights Brown actively promotes inclusiveness across the workplace, creating an environment where each individual has the equal opportunity to achieve his or her full potential and where employees feel respected. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our success.

We are a signatory to the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from the Armed Forces Community.