Design Manager - Southern Water

Posting date:	12 February 2026
Salary:	£500 to £550 per day
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	26 February 2026
Location:	Brighton, East Sussex, bn1 9py
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Fawkes & Reece
Job type:	Contract
Job reference:	DMWaterSussex_1770912119

Summary

Freelance Design Managers x3
Southern Water Framework
Location: Falmer, Brighton
Start: Immediate
Rate: £500-£550 per day (PAYE)

We are urgently seeking three experienced Design Managers to join a major Southern Water Framework on a freelance basis with an immediate start. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a high-profile water infrastructure programme within a Tier 1 contractor environment.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for managing and coordinating the design process across water and wastewater projects, ensuring compliance, programme adherence, and technical excellence. Working closely with delivery, commercial, and client teams, you will drive design solutions from concept through to construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process on water infrastructure projects

• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and consultants

• Ensure designs meet regulatory, technical, and safety standards

• Manage design programme, risks, and change control

• Liaise with client representatives and internal stakeholders

• Support buildability, value engineering, and cost-effective solutions

Requirements

• Engineering degree (Civil or related discipline)

• Valid CSCS Card

• Proven experience as a Design Manager within water/utilities infrastructure

• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and framework environments

• Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills

Details

• Freelance (PAYE)

• £500-£550 per day

• Based in Falmer, Brighton

• Immediate start

If you are an experienced Design Manager available to start immediately and interested in working on a major Southern Water framework, please get in touch with your CV and availability.