Job summary

💧 Location: North West / North Wales region
💧 Job Type: Full Time Perm - Hybrid Working
💧 Salary: Dependant on experience
💧 Needed: Technical knowledge of Electrical Water & Waste water operations

Key skills required for this role

Design Manager, Design Lead, Electrical Design Manager, MEICA Design Manager

Important

Design Manager

Job description

Our client, a renowned and ethically driven company within the water engineering sector, is currently looking for a Design Manager to join their team in Preston. As a key player in the field of multi-disciplinary engineering and construction, our client works diligently in the water and wastewater industry, providing comprehensive solutions from design to maintenance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain the design deliverables plan in collaboration with the project delivery team.
• Manage the commercial Design Forecast across the framework against Tender allowances.
• Coordinate with internal design team members and external resources to meet project requirements.
• Oversee supply chain management and ensure supplier tenders comply with engineering standards.
• Develop scheme tender designs and manage estimating for robust project pricing.
• Manage design inputs and outputs through the Lead Design Engineers.
• Liaise with clients to ensure design considerations are well understood.
• Administer the allocation of Lead Design Engineers to individual projects.
• Manage the Design Risk Register, updating key technical risks as they arise.
• Support the planner in keeping up-to-date detailed design management project programmes.

Job Requirements:

• Technical knowledge of electrical water and wastewater operations.
• Excellent project awareness and understanding of adhering to programme schedules.
• Dynamic problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to finding effective solutions.
• Clear and concise communication at all levels using various methods.
• Strong team player with a commitment to safety and quality.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company car or car allowance scheme
• Enhanced annual leave, starting at 26 days plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Learning and development opportunities across various levels
• Generous pension scheme with 6.5% employer contribution
• BUPA health options for you and your family
• Group Income Protection covering long-term illness
• Enhanced paid family leave
• Hybrid working options
• 24/7 access to a Virtual GP
• Employee Assistance Programme offering counselling and support
• Mental health support through the Thrive app
• Savings scheme
• Recognition awards for long service and special achievements
• Comprehensive health and wellbeing strategy focusing on various aspects of wellbeing

If you are an experienced Design Manager passionate about water treatment and eager to contribute to exciting and iconic projects, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of our client's forward-thinking and people-focused team in Preston.