Design Manager Buildings

Waterman Aspen; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in engineering in the UK is seeking a Design Manager Buildings to join their Maritime & Defence team. This role offers a variety of projects and career development opportunities. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering, along with experience in the design and construction of major industrial buildings. The position provides an industry-leading benefits package including a company car, health insurance, and annual leave.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Contribution to commuting mileage

Permanent health insurance

25 days annual leave

Company pension contribution

Salary sacrifice for additional benefits

Paid community volunteering day

Qualifications

• Experience in the defence sector required.
• Experience in managing multidisciplinary design elements of buildings.
• Security clearance necessary.

Responsibilities

• Key member of the Maritime & Defence team.
• Manage technical performance of designers.
• Broaden skills with varied client projects.

Skills

Design and construction of major new industrial buildings

Stakeholder management

Knowledge of HSE requirements

Education

Bachelor’s degree in architecture or engineering

Chartered architect or engineer registered

Job description

You’ll get all the benefits of being employed by us, while working on a variety of projects for our clients. Joining Waterman Aspen as a Design Manager Buildings will see you as a key member of the Maritime & Defence team and you can expect :

• A varied client base where you can apply and develop your skills
• Buy-in from clients to assist in your technical progression
• Further exposure to your chosen industry – increasing your awareness, knowledge and sharpening your skills
• The flexibility to broaden your horizons with each new secondment, without changing your employer
• Career development and training to reach your professional or academic qualification goals supported by our own network of mentors and managers
• Paid subscription to a professional body of your choice
• Regular social events and volunteering opportunities

Experience required…

Essential

• Batchelor’s degree in architecture or engineering
• Experience in the design and construction of major new industrial buildings with multifunctionality – workshops, storage and offices.
• Security clearance
• Experience working in the defence sector.
• Experience in stake holder management.
• Knowledge of HSE requirements
• Experience in the management of multidisciplinary design elements of buildings and ensuring designer technical performance.

Desirable Experience

• Preferred Chartered architect or engineer registered with the appropriate body.
• Beneficial to have experience on high hazard facilities in the nuclear sector or hospitals such as X-Ray facilities.
• Technical experience in managing facility upgrades or construction projects.

You’ll get this and so much more…

As a salaried colleague, you’ll get a salary in line with your experience, skills and location along with an industry-leading benefits package :

• Company car or car allowance
• Contribution to commuting mileage
• Permanent health insurance
• 25 days annual leave (option to buy up to 5 more), in addition to the normal public holidays (based on a 40 hour week, pro rata for part-time colleagues)
• Company pension contribution
• Salary sacrifice to buy additional benefits
• 1 paid Waterman Aspen in the Community Day to volunteer in your local community