Design Manager

SevernTrentLife; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company in the UK is hiring a Design Manager. You will oversee a team to ensure the successful delivery of design projects in a regulated environment. The ideal candidate has experience in managing design teams, implementing CDM regulations, and fostering stakeholder relationships. This role offers strong career prospects and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Annual bonus scheme

Leading pension scheme

Dedicated training and development

Electric vehicle scheme

Family friendly policies

Two paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in leading design teams in regulated industries.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and risk management.
• Ability to mentor engineers and build diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver successful outcomes for the Mains Renewal Programme.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage design projects to meet time, cost, and quality standards.

Skills

Team management

Planning and implementation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Innovative thinking

Education

Technical engineering or design related discipline

Job description

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

We’re embarking on an exciting £415m project to replace 870 miles of old water pipes across the Midlands – and we want you to be part of it. This is the biggest investment in water infrastructure in the region in a decade, and it’s set to improve water quality, reduce leaks, and make our water supply even more reliable for millions of people.

It’s an exciting time to join, as we have a huge ambition to deliver bigger and better than ever before over our next 5-year regulatory period. If you’re seeking an exciting and thoroughly rewarding career, Severn Trent is the place to be.

We are looking for a Design Manager to be based out of either our Leicester or Derby office.

Overview

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

Reporting directly to the Design Business Lead, the Design Manager will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of our Mains Renewal Programme. Accountable for a direct team, you will work alongside your team and the supply chain partners to develop a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful design, delivery and handover of projects.

What we’re looking for

Ideally qualified in a technical engineering or design related discipline you will be an experienced engineer with a strong background in design, leading successful design teams in a highly regulated industry such as water or gas.

• A strong team manager, with excellent planning and implementation skills, you will have experience of leading design projects to ensure designs are delivered to time, cost and quality.
• You will have extensive experience of implementing CDM regulations in the design process and strong understanding of risk management in construction and operational design.
• You will have experience working with a diverse team of different skillsets and building capacity and mentoring other engineers.
• You will have excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people. You will be a forward-thinking innovator, capable of anticipating challenges and responding to change in a rapidly evolving environment.
• You will be able to make educated judgments and decisions in the face of ambiguity and have a good grasp of the bigger picture.
• Full UK driving licence required.

The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.

We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities.

How we’ll reward and care for you

It\'s not just a job; it\'s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you\'ll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:

With that in mind, here are just some of our favourite\'s perks that you’ll get being part of the Seven Trent family:

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/ sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (of up to £2250, which is subject to eligibility)
• Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Dedicated training and development with our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
• Family friendly policies
• Two paid volunteering days per year

Let’s go

We can\'t wait to hear from you! Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We\'ll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.