Design Manager

TN United Kingdom; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Civil Engineer to join their dynamic team in the Essex & Suffolk region. This role offers a hybrid working environment and the opportunity to work on a diverse range of water and wastewater projects valued at approximately £280M. You will be responsible for leading design efforts, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and driving efficiency in project delivery. This position is perfect for an experienced engineer eager to contribute to sustainable solutions while collaborating with a talented team. If you are ready to take your career to the next level, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil engineering design and project management.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team to meet project objectives and customer requirements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation in all designs.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders and provide exceptional customer service.

Skills

Health & Safety Compliance

Design Management

Project Management

Technical Support

Sustainability Practices

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer Status

Job description

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As MWH Treatment embarks on its new journey as one of Northumbrian Water’s (NWL) capital delivery partners (part of NWL’s new Living Water Enterprise Organisation), we are looking to strengthen our Engineering team with a Principal Civil Engineer. Based predominantly in the Essex & Suffolk region, you will report directly to the Regional Discipline Lead - Civil or the Senior Design Manager. This role will necessitate traveling to other MWH regions initially to embed and support your career within the MWH Treatment culture.

Our programme of work, across a variety of water and wastewater schemes, is expected to be in the region of £280M.

Offering hybrid working conditions and competitive remuneration packages, at MWH Treatment (part of the RSK group), we strive to create and deliver practical, sustainable outcomes. Our engineers pioneer and perfect demonstrable solutions, whilst the variety and interest in our work provide a platform for our people to master their subjects and build purposeful careers.

Key responsibilities:

• Be committed to excellence in Health & Safety (H&S) in design, complying fully with relevant local specifications, codes, rules, regulations, and requirements, and all relevant H&S legislation.
• Ensure that H&S hazards are identified and managed, and that all residual risks are communicated effectively to all stakeholders.
• Lead the Design team in delivering their responsibilities and ensure a focused approach to meet customer requirements and project objectives.
• Be accountable for expenditure, drive efficiency, and manage overall outturn costs for design by producing deliverables within the allocated resource hours and by key dates.
• Organise all elements of design, document them in the Design Management Plan, and prepare monthly status update reports as necessary.
• Attend and contribute to all relevant programme, project, and technical meetings.
• Ensure the technical solution outperforms on costs while maintaining quality standards and timely delivery.
• Provide technical support during construction, assembly, and commissioning stages as required.
• Ensure all technical work adheres to standards and specifications, following systems of work and quality assurance.
• Contribute to achieving sustainability targets, particularly by reducing embodied and operational Carbon Footprints of solutions.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with people from other partner organisations, backgrounds, and disciplines, utilising their knowledge and experience, and adding your own expertise.
• Recognise and provide exceptional customer service internally and with partners, clients, their customers, and the public.
• Represent the entire MWH business and RSK Group of companies in client contacts and promote the MWH/RSK reputation.
• Maintain a positive, solution-oriented work approach, providing open and honest feedback.
• Undertake other duties, training, and hours as reasonably required, consistent with the role’s responsibilities.
• Present a professional and positive image of MWH Treatment, both internally and externally, and maintain constructive relationships.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure confidentiality.