Senior Design Manager

TN United Kingdom; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the Water sector is seeking a Design Manager/Senior Design Manager to lead innovative projects. In this pivotal role, you will oversee multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring that design solutions meet stakeholder expectations while adhering to health and safety standards. Your expertise will drive the successful delivery of large-scale projects, contributing to sustainability targets and fostering effective collaboration. Join a forward-thinking company where your contributions will make a significant impact on the future of water management.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in multi-disciplinary design management within a design-build environment.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and construction Health & Safety.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensure design solutions are cost-effective and technically compliant.
• Provide technical support during construction and commissioning stages.

Skills

Design Management

Project Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Communication Skills

Multi-disciplinary Team Leadership

Education

Degree in Engineering

Chartered Engineer Status

APM Project Fundamentals Qualification

Tools

BIM Procedures

Job description

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We are looking for an experienced Design Manager/Senior Design Manager to join a valued client in the Water industry. As part of a growing and forward-thinking business, you will play a key role in leading projects through their design phases, ensuring cost-effective and technically compliant solutions are delivered while meeting all stakeholder expectations. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a portfolio of projects, oversee multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure quality delivery in line with the project delivery process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Report directly to the Regional Discipline Lead, leading the design team to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensure design solutions are cost-effective, technically compliant, and align with all stakeholder requirements, programme expectations, and engineering design procedures.
• Commit to excellence in Health & Safety (H&S) design, ensuring full compliance with all relevant regulations, codes, and legislation.
• Identify, manage, and communicate H&S hazards, mitigating risks to stakeholders effectively.
• Lead the design team, ensuring a focused approach to meet customer requirements and project objectives.
• Oversee design expenditure, drive efficiency, and manage costs to meet allocated resource hours and key dates.
• Organise and document all design elements in the Design Management Plan and prepare regular project status reports.
• Attend and contribute to relevant technical, programme, and project meetings.
• Ensure technical solutions outperform on costs, maintain quality standards, and are delivered on time.
• Provide technical support during construction, assembly, and commissioning stages as required.
• Ensure all work complies with appropriate systems of work, standards, and quality assurance.
• Contribute to sustainability targets by reducing embodied and operational carbon footprints.
• Foster effective communication and collaboration with internal and external teams and stakeholders.
• Provide exceptional customer service to clients, customers, and partners, representing the business positively in all contacts.
• Maintain a professional, solution-oriented approach, with open and honest feedback.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required to meet project needs and support the wider team.
• Maintain confidentiality and present a positive, professional image in all interactions.
About the Candidate
Essential:
• Extensive experience in multi-disciplinary design management within a design-build environment.
• Degree in an engineering-related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer in an engineering-related discipline or actively working towards Chartered status.
• APM Project Fundamentals Qualification.
• Proven track record of delivering large-scale projects on time, within budget, and to quality standards.
• Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and construction Health & Safety.
• In-depth knowledge of water/wastewater treatment processes and engineering aspects.
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams and managing resources effectively.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present technical proposals confidently.

• APM Project Management Qualification or working towards it.
• Experience working in a global organisation or with remote/dispersed teams.
• Previous experience in the Water/Wastewater Treatment Industry.
• Familiarity with BIM procedures and techniques.
• Ability to embrace innovative and collaborative working practices.

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