Overview
The Design Manager will play a pivotal role in leading multidisciplinary engineering teams in the execution of wastewater infrastructure projects. This position requires collaboration with clients, contractors, and supply chain partners to ensure the successful delivery of design solutions that meet quality and regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will manage the design process from concept to construction support, overseeing project budgets and technical risks effectively.
Responsibilities
- Manage the design process from initial concept through to detailed design and construction support.
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver sustainable and cost-effective design solutions.
- Oversee design budgets, resources, and program delivery while managing technical risks.
- Ensure designs adhere to relevant technical, safety, quality, and regulatory standards.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with clients and project teams.
- Monitor design changes, costs, and overall project performance.
- Prepare and maintain design management plans and related project documentation.
- Ensure the timely completion of design deliverables within budget and quality standards.
Requirements
- Degree-qualified in Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
- Chartered status is desirable but not essential.
- Proven experience managing engineering design teams, preferably within the water or infrastructure sector.
- Knowledge of design quality assurance and CDM Regulations.
- Strong project management, commercial, and organizational skills.
- Ability to meet project timelines, budgets, and quality expectations.
- Confident communicator experienced in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Proactive, adaptable, and commercially aware individual.