Overview
The Design Management Lead will be responsible for overseeing the multidisciplinary design delivery for a variety of water and wastewater infrastructure projects. Collaborating closely with external consultants and project teams, this contractor will ensure that all design work is completed safely, on time, within budget, and adheres to required technical standards. The role emphasizes leadership in design management while promoting digital engineering practices and sustainability initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate design activities across multiple projects.
- Manage external design consultants, deliverables, and design changes.
- Monitor design programmes, technical approvals, and project milestones.
- Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and safety-in-design requirements.
- Support value engineering, buildability reviews, and cost management.
- Promote BIM, digital engineering, design standardization, and sustainable solutions.
- Collaborate with construction teams, clients, and commercial stakeholders.
Requirements
- Experience in Design Management, Engineering Management, or Design Delivery within construction, infrastructure, or utilities.
- A background in civil engineering, water infrastructure, or a related engineering discipline.
- Knowledge of multidisciplinary design coordination and external consultant management.
- Understanding of CDM 2015, design risk, programme management, and commercial considerations.
- Experience with BIM, 2D/3D design environments, and Common Data Environments.
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- A relevant degree or equivalent qualification; professional membership is desirable.