Principal Design Manager

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de solutions d'infrastructure au Royaume-Uni recherche un Principal Design Manager pour gérer la stratégie de conception et optimiser les projets d'ingénierie au sein de la cadre de travail d'une grande société d'eau. Le candidat idéal doit avoir une expérience dans l'ingénierie civile et posséder des compétences en leadership pour coordonner divers partenaires et équipes. Ce poste offre une occasion unique d'améliorer les performances tout en respectant les normes de qualité et d'innovation.

Qualifications

• Expérience pratique en ingénierie civile.
• Compétences pratiques en gestion d'équipe.
• Attitude positive et proactive requise.

Responsibilities

• Gérer la conception et l'intégration avec les équipes de livraison et commerciales.
• Développer des relations solides avec les clients et les partenaires de conception.
• Assurer le respect des normes de l'industrie dans le design.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Performance Improvement

Innovative Thinking

Education

Civil Engineering Qualification

Tools

NEC 4 Contracts

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Costain has secured extensive work across the water sector this year to support the AMP8 investment cycle. We have been appointed by Severn Trent Water to help shape and deliver its Capital Delivery Framework as part of its capital programme for the AMP8 period between 2025 – 2030. As part of the Design and Build Framework lot, Costain combines its design, construction, and consultancy expertise to undertake renewal and refurbishment projects, assisting Severn Trent in its goal to improve safety performance, ensure supply continuity, and lower costs for customers.

The Principal Design Manager will provide technical project management support, set the strategy for design management, and coordinate between Costain, design partners, and client teams to ensure robust, affordable, and compliant designs aligned with WiiSE objectives, delivered on time and within budget.

Key responsibilities include developing strong relationships with client approval bodies and design organizations, integrating innovation and sustainability into design activities, and driving continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

1. Support the Framework Head of Engineering in delivering design objectives, managing workload, cost, and schedule.
2. Lead design management and integration with wider teams, including delivery, site operations, commercial, and risk management.
3. Ensure designs comply with The Costain Way, client specifications, and industry standards.
4. Challenge design solutions to meet affordability, low-carbon, and DfMA principles.
5. Promote WiiSE principles in design, considering risk management and SHE KPIs.
6. Maintain strong relationships with clients and design partners, ensuring contractual and project requirements are met.
7. Manage recruitment, retention, and development of the design team, and coordinate permissions and permits.
8. Develop project design scopes and drive efficiency and best practices.
9. Establish clear communication channels and define roles for efficient resource use and cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Civil engineering qualification and practical experience.
• Leadership and team motivation skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Passion for performance improvement and continuous practices.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to quality and exceeding expectations.
• Experience with complex/sensitive programmes and NEC 4 contracts.
• Water industry experience (preferred but not essential).
• Positive, proactive attitude.
• Chartered Engineer, SMSTS, CSCS, and full UK driving license.

About Us

Costain delivers smart infrastructure solutions across energy, water, transportation, and defense markets in the UK. We focus on strategic, regulatory, and legislative needs to provide digitally optimized solutions throughout the asset lifecycle. Our culture and values underpin our work.

We appreciate the effort in applying but due to high response volume, individual feedback at application is limited. Feedback is provided after interviews. We aim to interview all qualified applicants and may limit interviews during peak times, especially for disabled applicants.

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