Design Manager Associate Director, Stockton-on-Tees

Design Manager Associate Director We are scaling at pace - and this is where you come in.

With long-term frameworks secured across AMP8 and beyond, Jacobs is expanding its senior design leadership team across the UK&Ireland. As an Associate Director - Design Manager, you'll sit at the heart of delivery, accountable for end-to-end design across major capital programmes.

You will operate in a highly visible, client-facing role, leading integrated teams in alliance and D&B environments, ensuring designs meet not just technical standards - but programme, commercial, and construction realities.

What's in it for you?
* Work on career-defining infrastructure programmes with real societal impact
* Be part of a globally connected technical community with access to world-class expertise
* Flexible, hybrid working that supports performance and balance
* A clear path to broader leadership and influence within Jacobs
* The ability to shape innovation and future delivery models in water

At Jacobs, we don't just deliver projects - we reimagine what's possible. Already a proven leader? now you're ready to step into a role with greater influence and impact.
* Chartered Engineer with 12+ years'experience in water&wastewater
* Strong track record in detailed design and Design&Build delivery
* Experience leading multidisciplinary teams on major capital programmes
* Deep understanding of NEC3/NEC4, alliancing, and integrated delivery models
* Ability to confidently manage technical risk, change, and complex interfaces
* A natural communicator who can translate complexity into clarity
* The credibility and judgement to lead autonomously at a senior level

Your expertise might include:
Design management, constructability, commissioning integration, technical governance, value engineering, risk&change management, stakeholder engagement, and client leadership.

Ready to Lead What's Next?

If you're driven by impact, motivated by complexity, and ready to shape critical infrastructure at scale - we want to hear from you.

Apply now and help us deliver a more resilient, sustainable future.

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