Design Manager

Design Manager - Water/Wastewater Projects

Location: Rugby, Finham & Netheridge (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Long-Term Framework Opportunity - 6 months initially
Hours: 40 Hours Per Week

Rate: Dependent on experience, limited working available subject to personal circumstances. 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Design Manager to join a major UK infrastructure programme delivering non-infrastructure wastewater projects.

Working within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, youll play a key role in managing the successful delivery of design solutions from concept through to construction. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, with three days on site and two days working from home.

The Role

As Design Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the design delivery of wastewater projects, ensuring programmes, budgets, quality standards and client requirements are achieved while promoting innovative, low-carbon engineering solutions.

Key responsibilities include:

Defining and managing design scope and deliverables
Reviewing and challenging design programmes
Managing design changes and ensuring effective design control
Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary design teams
Driving DfMA and low-carbon design solutions
Facilitating design, coordination, buildability and technical review meetings
Managing technical assurance and CDM reviews
Implementing and overseeing BIM strategies in accordance with ISO 19650
Supporting Principal Designer responsibilities
Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and health & safety requirements
Building strong relationships with project, commercial, delivery and supply chain teams
Supporting procurement and project delivery decision-making processes

About You

Were looking for a proactive and collaborative professional who can lead design teams and successfully deliver complex engineering projects.

Youll ideally have:

HNC/HND or Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline
Experience working within the UK water sector, particularly wastewater projects
Knowledge of Mechanical, Electrical, ICA or Civil engineering disciplines
Strong understanding of design delivery, design management and design procurement
Experience of BIM processes and ISO 19650
Working knowledge of NEC4 contracts
Experience of CDM 2015 Regulations
Knowledge of sludge treatment and Thermal Hydrolysis Process (THP) systems
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Commercial awareness and programme management experience
Full UK Driving Licence
Progression towards Chartered status is desirable

Whats on Offer?
Hybrid working arrangement -3 days on site / 2 from home
Opportunity to work on high-profile projects
Collaborative and supportive project environment
Exposure to innovative, sustainable engineering solutions
Long-term project pipeline and career development opportunities

If youre an experienced Design Manager with a background in water or wastewater projects and are looking for your next challenge, wed love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion. However please note if you’ve not heard back from us within 48 hours, it does mean on this occasion you have been uncussessful.