Two contract positions available, 1x United Utilities and 1x Severn Trent.
Our client, a leading company in the water sector, is currently seeking a Design Manager to join their team on a contract basis. This role focuses on the design delivery of water projects on the United Utilities (UU) & Severn Trent AMP8 Framework. The ideal candidate will have a background in Mechanical, Electrical ICA, or Civils disciplines and a proven track record in the water sector.
Key Responsibilities:
- Control flow of information between parties to ensure relevant information is available to the relevant teams at the right time, including supply chain partners
- Prepare design scopes and agree deliverable requirements in collaboration with relevant teams
- Co-ordination of reporting aligned to the Framework requirements and agreed KPIs
- Management of the allocated design partner and project teams to deliver against agreed design deliverables, programmes & budgets
- Hold and record regular design meetings to actively manage progress and coordination
- Co-ordinate and manage design risk, buildability, carbon and DfMA workshops
- Liaise closely with other team members to support package procurement and any respective supply chain partners
- Work closely with the commercial team to ensure engagement with supply chain partners to support the design development with timely provision of design information
- Coordination and recording of design reviews, technical assurance reviews and CDM reviews
- Ensure design is implemented and managed aligned to the project BIM strategy
- Be conversant with current legislation, especially that which applies to health and safety
- Promote the business in a professional manner to both external and internal persons or organisations
- Maintain and grow professional working relationships with the design team, delivery team, commercial team, and employer team
Job Requirements:
Essential:
- Good organisational skills
- Effective communication and strong stakeholder management skills
- Passionate about improving performance in the sector through best practice, process improvements and continuous improvement practices
- Able to work and learn quickly in a fast-paced, fun and dynamic environment
- Committed to doing a great job and exceeding expectations with the quality of work
- Previous experience of management on complex or sensitive programmes
- Practical experience working with NEC 4 contracts
- A positive and proactive attitude
Desirable:
- Experience of working in the water industry
- Chartered Engineer of a relevant institution
If you are an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in the water sector and are looking for a new contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's dedicated and dynamic team.
