Design Manager

Severn Trent Water; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Training & development

EV scheme

Family-friendly policies

Volunteer days

Job summary

Severn Trent Water is seeking a Design Manager based in Bromsgrove to guide the Mains Renewal Programme from design through handover. You will lead a design team, coordinate with supply chain partners, and ensure delivery to time, cost and quality targets in a regulated water environment.

Ideally you will have a technical engineering or design background, strong CDM and risk-management experience, and proven mentoring and stakeholder-management skills.

Qualifications

• Ideally qualified in a technical engineering or design discipline.
• Experienced engineer with a strong background in design.
• Experience leading design teams in regulated environments (water or gas).
• Experience implementing CDM regulations in the design process.
• Strong understanding of risk management in construction and operational design.
• Experience building capacity and mentoring engineers.
• Excellent stakeholder management with internal and external partners.
• Able to make educated judgments in ambiguity and see the bigger picture.
• Full UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Report to the Design Business Lead and deliver the Mains Renewal Programme.
• Lead a direct team and work with supply chain partners to deliver design, delivery and handover.
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders for successful project outcomes.

Skills

Team management

Planning

Implementation

CDM regulations

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Design leadership

Mentoring

Driving licence

Education

Engineering or design discipline degree

Job description

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At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here.

Join us to make 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 Bromsgrove.

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.
• Have extensive experience of implementing CDM regulations in the design process and strong understanding of risk management in construction and operational design.
• Experience working with a diverse team of different skillsets and building capacity and mentoring other engineers.
• You’ll 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’ll 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 andexperience 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