Description Costain are working with Thames Water on a variety of water and wastewater projects and have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to join our growing AMP8 design team, working predominantly across the Thames Valley and Thames South regions. There is a mix of projects ranging from smaller capital maintenance to large civil new build schemes. LI-JA1 Responsibilities Deliver and manage engineering solutions at framework level To lead a team of discipline design engineers in the development of wastewater technical solutions from initial need statement through optioneering, solution development, value engineering, detail design and construction support. Ensure affordable design solutions are developed within project budget and solution risk is appropriately managed and communicated throughout the solution development process Establish collaborative working relationships with the client, design teams, construction staff and supply chain representatives to promote buildability and efficiency in design outputs Ensure sustainable design solutions are completed in accordance with CDM Regulations Provide design solutions that meet all the requirements of the programme’s systems and governance procedures Agree design budgets, monitor performance against the budget and provide forecast costs on completion for individual projects Record, monitor and control design changes in order to maximise cost efficiency Establish and agree design costs and programme timescales with the Programme Director Organise the work required and document the Design Management Plan / Project Execution Plan Deliver the design stage outputs of each project within the agreed timescale and budget Qualifications Academically qualified design engineer Ideally chartered Experience of managing design quality control processes Able to collaborate and work effectively within a multidiscipline and diverse team Ability to successfully deliver design and tenders to program, budget and quality requirements Proactive approach and growth mindset, with an ability to adapt to changing scenarios Understanding of responsibilities under CDM Water sector experience preferred but not essential