Design Manager
We are seeking a Design Manager to lead and manage engineering design delivery for assigned water projects on our 7-year, £1 billion framework with Southern Water.
Location: Falmer, Brighton (remote working available, with weekly travel to the office required)
Contract: Permanent, Full-time
Responsibilities:
* Provide expert engineering support to the design and construction of the Southern Water portfolio of non-infrastructure, water and wastewater projects, covering Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight.
* Spearhead and optimise the engineering assurance process for designs prepared by partners at outline design and Capital Delivery partners at tender and construction design.
* Ensure that the Engineering Design team, design consultants, and construction partners develop technically and economically proficient engineering solutions.
* Implement design quality procedures upholding a right-first-time philosophy adherence.
* Maintain compliance with Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations, managing design-related health and safety risks.
Requirements:
* Working towards Chartered Engineer status with a degree-level qualification in an engineering discipline.
* Experience of managing and driving a multi-discipline technical engineering team with a proven track record of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
* Significant knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes and a full driving licence to visit various offices/sites.
Salary: Estimated £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Job Type: Full-time