Design Production Manager

Alexander Associates Technical Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a proactive Design Production Manager to lead design efforts in the water sector. This exciting role involves overseeing project delivery, managing resources, and improving design procedures. You'll collaborate with a dynamic team, contribute to design leadership, and ensure the successful onboarding of design staff. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in water infrastructure development. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in design management within a Design and Build environment.
• Proven track record in design delivery and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design progress and manage resources across projects.
• Lead recruitment and ensure competency of design staff.

Skills

Design and Build Management

Earned Value Analysis (CPI/SPI)

Resource Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

IT Proficiency (MS Office, Excel, Teams, SharePoint)

BIM and Digital Delivery Practices

Education

Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Advanced Excel

Teams

SharePoint

ProjectWise

Job description

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Our client is seeking an experienced and proactive Design Production Manager to join their team working in the water sector. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a leadership position and oversee design progress at a Framework level. As Design Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful delivery of projects, managing resources, and continuously improving design procedures. This is a full time permanent position with flexibility for hybrid working.

Responsibilities:

• Actively contribute to the Design Leadership Team and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Report on design progress at the Framework level.
• Oversee resource management across the Framework, ensuring the team is adequately staffed to meet project needs.
• Lead the recruitment and on-boarding process for design staff.
• Assure design team competency and coordinate ongoing training needs.
• Ensure competency for specialist outsourced designers and supply chain designers.
• Lead the development and improvement of design procedures and own the internal Design Management Audit process.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Significant line/team management experience within a Design and Build environment.
• Practical experience managing design production, including Earned Value Analysis (CPI/SPI).
• Proven track record of successful design delivery, along with experience in procedural and process improvements.
• Strong experience in profiling resource demand and managing the recruitment and onboarding of design staff.
• A positive, results-driven, flexible approach with the ability to influence and motivate others.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• IT proficiency, including MS Office, advanced Excel, Teams, SharePoint (ProjectWise experience is desirable but not essential).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Educated to Degree level in an engineering discipline.
• Experience in Joint Ventures (preferred).
• Water sector experience, with a good understanding of water and wastewater treatment processes.
• Familiarity with BIM and digital delivery practices.
• A full UK driving licence.

Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this role.

Apply today or get in touch with [e-mail] for more information.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Engineering and Management

Industries

Utilities