Project Design Manager

Experience Required: - 6 to 10 yrs

Location: - Gurugram & Bangalore

Roles & Responsibilities: -

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Engineering Design Lead to oversee the delivery of high-quality engineering designs across a portfolio of water-sector projects. In this role, you will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to develop right-first-time solutions that prioritise safety, sustainability, and innovation. You will be responsible for leading project planning, driving performance, and ensuring all designs align with industry standards, digital best practices, and organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage design risks and maintain compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Engineering Leadership
• Lead and oversee engineering design delivery for multiple WNI projects.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Process) to deliver integrated, high-quality models.
• Strategic Planning.
• Develop detailed Engineering Project Plans, outlining scope, schedule, cost, risk, and resource requirements.
• Ensure proactive planning to meet project milestones and client expectations.
• Design Excellence
• Implement best-practice methodologies and quality-control processes.
• Drive right-first-time design delivery and promote continuous improvement.
• Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement
• Coordinate with suppliers, subcontractors, and external stakeholders to ensure seamless integration into project workflows.
• Build strong client relationships and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Project Optimization.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost-efficiency, enhance value, and incorporate sustainable design strategies.
• Promote innovation and digital solutions to optimize project delivery.
• Carbon & Environmental Responsibility.
• Champion sustainable, low-carbon, and nature-based design approaches.
• Support environmental responsibility throughout all stages of design.
• Risk & Compliance.
• Ensure all engineering designs comply with CDM regulations, health and safety standards, and statutory requirements.
• Manage design risks and maintain compliance with regulatory frameworks.
• Team Leadership & Development
• Mentor, inspire, and develop a high-performing engineering team.
• Foster a collaborative, solution-focused, and digitally progressive culture.
• Digital Transformation
• Lead digitalization initiatives and encourage the adoption of BIM and innovative tools.
• Contribute to the evolution of digital engineering standards and processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent qualification.
• Essential
• Extensive experience delivering engineering designs within the water sector.
• Proven track record of managing complex engineering design projects.
• Strong understanding of water and/or foul network systems and pipeline design.
• Excellent leadership, mentoring, and team-management skills.
• Strong stakeholder engagement capabilities and customer-focused mindset.
• Commitment to safety and compliance with CDM regulations.
• Desirable
• Diploma, degree, or equivalent qualifications in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of industry standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 19650, PAS 1192, and BIM practices.
• Proactive approach to personal development and learning new technologies.
• Experience driving digital transformation initiatives across engineering projects.
• Behavioral Competencies
• Collaborative and solution-oriented mindset.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to navigate complex challenges.
• Passion for innovation, digitalization, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and drive positive change across teams.