Senior Design Manager Rivers and Coastal

AtkinsRéalis; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy is looking for a Senior Design Manager to oversee technical design for vital UK infrastructure projects. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in coastal engineering and project management to deliver innovative solutions while promoting a diverse and inclusive team environment. Flexible working options are available, supporting work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

25 days of leave plus bank holidays

Options to buy or sell leave

Comprehensive training portfolio

Qualifications

• Experience in leading multidisciplinary design and Design & Build.
• Sound knowledge of coastal defenses, flood walls, and hydraulic structures.
• Familiarity with current UK design standards.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical design work following relevant design standards.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
• Manage project risks and adhere to quality assurance standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Design Delivery

Knowledge of Coastal Defenses

Education

Chartered Civil Engineer

Job description

Job Description

Shape the Future of our cities and environments.

Are you ready to take up a vital role in shaping some of our exciting projects? How about joining our talented team, where everyone has a voice, and together we face our clients' challenges head-on? It's a diverse and inclusive work environment where world-class talent knows no distinctions.

Bring your skills to the mix as a Senior Design Manager, you'll play a vital role in all aspects of design management on Transformational Programmes for critical UK infrastructure with opportunities to work on iconic engineering projects at home and abroad.

We specialise in all aspects of river and coastal engineering, within multiple challenging and engaging sectors such as Water, Aviation, Defence, Energy, and Cities & Development. We continue to provide industry-leading river and coastal engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle, with added value through client-side support as well as during construction phases. If being part of a passionate team in this industry is for you, then we would love to talk to you.

We currently have opportunities in our Epsom, Peterborough, Bristol, Exeter, Swansea, Birmingham, and Manchester offices.

Your Purpose:

• Deliver technical design work following relevant design standards and codes, and to high-quality levels.
• Prepare briefs, scopes of work, and contribute to bid proposals.
• Work closely with teams in the UK and overseas to deliver integrated design solutions.
• Understand, communicate, and manage project risks.
• Adhere to quality assurance standards in design.

What you can bring:

• Chartered Civil Engineer.
• Experience in leading design delivery, including multidisciplinary design and Design & Build.
• Sound knowledge of coastal defenses, flood walls and embankments, weirs, hydraulic structures, culverts, scour protection, access and accessibility, and construction logistics.
• Familiarity with current UK design standards, guidance, and working practices.
• Proficiency in delivering both traditional engineering and environmentally focused solutions using nature-based strategies.
• Strong commercial, contractual, and program management experience.

What we offer:

At AtkinsRéalis, we support flexible working arrangements and are interested in discussing how we can accommodate individual requirements. We understand the importance of a diverse and flexible workforce and promote work-life balance. Our flexible working options include no fixed hours, no requirement for a full-time contract, and flexibility regarding office presence.

Rewards and Benefits:

We offer a competitive salary, regularly benchmarked against other consultants, with a default of 25 days of leave plus bank holidays, and options to buy or sell leave. Salary and benefits are commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Our new name is AtkinsRéalis. Please refer to our benefits at YourReward at SNC-Lavalin (snclavalin.com).

Training:

We are committed to developing our people through a comprehensive training portfolio and support for achieving professional memberships.

Additional Information:

This role may require security clearance, which depends on obtaining the relevant level. The vetting process is managed by UKSV and may require proof of residency in the UK for 5 years or more. Please do not mention current or past security clearances in your application.

We are dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion through policies, flexible working, and employee networks. We value applications from all backgrounds, cultures, and abilities.

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