Design Manager

Trant Engineering Ltd; Hounsdown; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK engineering firm is seeking a Pre-Construction Design Manager to lead a talented team in Southampton. The role involves managing multi-disciplinary design engineers, engaging with consultants, and enhancing design delivery processes. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in water/wastewater design. This position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits, including flexible working and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car or car allowance

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working policy

Company Pension Scheme

Life insurance

Hybrid working

1 x professional membership paid annually

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted gym membership

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team within a contractor or consultancy.
• Keen eye for detail to identify technical issues early.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support estimating team with design consultant input.
• Develop relationships with design partners.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Managing a team of multi-disciplined design engineers

Previous experience in water/wastewater design

Awareness of commercial factors in tendering

Attention to detail

Knowledge of BIM/Digital Delivery processes

Effective communication

Education

BEng in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

PRE-CONSTRUCTION DESIGN MANAGER

SOUTHAMPTON / HYBRID

Due to continued successes and targeted growth, we are now recruiting for a Pre-Construction Design Manager to join our talented teams, working closely with both the bid and design teams.

The Pre-Construction Design Manager will have a background in both multi-discipline design engineering and pre-construction and as well as having a passion for engineering.

This Pre-Construction Design Manager is a new role within Trant Engineering and is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and ambitious team and to further grow and develop your career.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Estimating team in securing and coordinating input from design consultants at tender stage and PQQ stage were necessary
• Evaluating and discussing in-house design capacity and capabilities with the Engineering Manager
• Forming and ensuring the success of strategic partnerships with design consultants in accordance with company procurement procedures
• Interrogation of ITT/RFQ documentation and preparation of design focused packages to facilitate the engagement/coordination of any external technical support required during tender preparations
• Review of Consultant/Subcontractor design and fee proposals
• Investigation of value engineering and value creation opportunities
• Participation in commercial and technical reviews throughout the tender cycle
• Working to develop and maintain relationships with Trant's design partners, and facilitating their engagement and input as required ahead of subcontract award
• Working with the procurement team to define quality control, programming, reporting requirements are adequately defined for our external design partners
• Responsible for the development of company procedures governing the engagement of design consultants
• Contributing to the successful development of our client relationships
• Identifying opportunities for new projects and work sectors
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of the design delivery process
• Travel periodically throughout the UK and to Consultants' offices as required

Key Skills and Background

The following skills and/or experience is considered essential for this role:

1. A history of managing a team of multi-disciplined design engineers, either within a contractor or consultants
2. Previous experience working in a water/wastewater design environment
3. A thorough awareness of the commercial factors applicable to tendering & the design delivery process
4. A keen eye for detail with the ability to identify technical issues in the early stages of the project lifecycle
5. A good working knowledge of BIM/Digital Delivery processes
6. Proven ability to communicate effectively, and work in collaboration with other team members

Desired Qualifications/Skills

• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution is desirable
• BEng in relevant engineering discipline (civil, mechanical electrical) is essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Full driving licence is essential

About Trant

Trant Engineering Ltd has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas.

Company Benefits

• A competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance
• 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working policy based on a 'core hours' model
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life insurance
• Hybrid working
• 1 x professional membership paid annually
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Bike to Work Scheme

Equal Opportunities

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability, or age