Design Manager

Rubicon Consulting; Norwich; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Rubicon Consulting is recruiting for a Design Manager on a 6-Month Rolling Contract based in Norfolk. The successful candidate will manage design projects end-to-end, working within recognised project management frameworks, and coordinating with stakeholders to ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery.

The role requires leadership in design coordination, policy development, and client engagement across EPC and design-only projects, with a strong emphasis on safety culture and regulatory

Responsibilities

• Provide overall project management of design projects from concept to completion per best practices (APM/PMP/PRINCE2) including FEED, planning and closeout.
• Support the Project Manager role on design-only projects or act as Design Manager on EPC (Engineer, Procure, Construct) projects.
• Responsible for safety, health, environmental management, sustainability and quality on assigned projects.
• Ensure adequate and appropriate resourcing for projects.
• Plan and complete projects within specified dates and maintain client, subcontractor and regulatory stakeholder relationships.
• Fulfil all statutory and contractual requirements.
• Coordinate with engineering heads to resource competent staff and ensure effective cross-discipline design coordination.
• Develop and implement project policies, controls and the project execution plan.
• Report on progress, cost, schedule, procurement, safety and design issues.
• Plan and lead project and client meetings; support proposals, presentations and negotiations with senior management support.
• Drive a Safety by Design approach on all projects.
• Foster a safety and technical excellence culture and staff development.
• Align with wider industry best practices and client standards for construction, operations & maintenance and decommissioning; support lifecycle safety and operability.
• Maintain compliance with client design management processes and the UK Integrated Management System.
• Support business development through client relationship building and pursuit of new opportunities.
• Identify required skills and recruit/talent development as needed.
• Interpret policy and strategic goals; assist in setting departmental objectives and UK business planning.
• Demonstrate creativity and problem-solving to anticipate and resolve issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned and comply with policies.

Job description

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Design Manager on a 6-Month Rolling Contract located in Norfolk

Roles and responsibilities:

• Provide overall project management of design projects from concept to completion in accordance with recognized best practices (APM/PMP/PRINCE2 or similar), including FEED, environmental, permitting, planning, estimating, engineering, constructability reviews, construction stage design support, and closeout.
• Support Fulfil the project role of Project Manager on assigned design-only projects or fulfilling the role of Design Manager on assigned Design & Build/Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) projects.
• Responsible for performance of assigned projects, including but not limited to:
  • Safety, health, environmental management, sustainability, and quality
  • Adequate and appropriate resourcing
  • Program and completion of projects within specified dates
  • Support professional and satisfactory relationships with the client, subcontractors, regulatory bodies, and all other project stakeholders
  • Fulfilling all associated statutory and contractual requirements
• Co-ordinate with engineering discipline department/section heads to resource appropriately competent engineering staff and maintain effective interdisciplinary design co-ordination and collaboration.
• Develop and implement project policies and procedures, project controls systems and implement the project execution plan.
• Report regularly on project progress, cost and schedule metrics, procurement issues, safety or environmental concerns, design questions, potential impacts, and any issues requiring office support.
• Plan and lead project and client meetings, as required.
• Support the preparation of project proposals, lead presentations, and lead project contract negotiations with support from senior management.
• Drive 'Safety by Design' approach on all projects, always.
• Support nurturing of a safety and technical excellence culture through emphasis on staff competence, diligence, and responsible attitude.
• Understanding wider industry best practices and client technical standards/procedures for construction, operations & maintenance, and decommissioning, in order to drive safety, constructability, and operability throughout whole asset lifecycles.
• Maintain project compliance to applicable client design management processes and procedures.
• Maintain project compliance to the UK Integrated Management System.
• Support nurturing of world-class customer service culture, to drive client success.
• Always be an ambassador through acting in accordance with expected high ethical and moral standards, and in adherence to Code of Conduct.
• Provide supportive general personnel management of line reports, with emphasis on supporting continued development, providing technical guidance, and establishing training needs.
• Actively support marketing and business development activities, building relationships with clients and generating new business - Seeking and development of future business opportunities through nurturing of client relationships, active pursuit of new project leads, and elevation of the brand.
• Identifying new skills and competencies required within the team to meet business needs and actively supporting development and recruitment of talent, including candidate interviewing.
• Interpret and establish policies, procedures, and strategic goals of the organization.
• Assist in determining departmental objectives and requirements, organize projects and develop standards and guidelines.
• Support and assist in the development of the UK business plan.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight, and judgment in anticipating and solving problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Our Company

Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time