Regional Design Manager - St. Albans, Hertfordshire, AL4 0PGAbout Barhale Who are Barhale? Barhale is a business founded on family values having been established by our Chairman, Dennis Curran in 1980. We are one of the largest privately owned civil engineering and infrastructure specialists in the UK, with over 40 years of experience in providing design, civil engineering and maintenance services working across multiple sectors including: WaterTransportBuilt environmentEnergyWe operate as a tier one partner for blue chip, regulated and private clients, working as part of large frameworks, joint ventures and alliances, as well as on individual standalone projects developing long-term relationships based on delivering to the Barhale values which have been integral to our business since their inception in 1985. Our direct delivery model is at the core of everything we do as we believe that people are our greatest asset. Therefore, we robustly source, train and retain all our own frontline delivery teams as well as management and support services. We employ over 1,200 employees nationwide. We possess a range of specialist skills to support our civil engineering and infrastructure activities including: TunnellingMEICATemporary and permanent designSteel-fabricationSigns (design and fabrication)Health & safety equipment and products including PPECompany Website:https://www.barhale.co.uk/Company Showcase Video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFqsoclCUZAWhy join Barhale?As Gold Investors in People, we are committed to a high standard of people practices, creating an inclusive environment and ensuring cultural alignment to our business strategy, ethos and philosophies.Job security, long-term secured work through various frameworks and large infrastructure schemesBroad range of civil engineering and mechanical and electrical schemes across some of the UK’s largest infrastructure projects and clientsStrong career progression as demonstrated by our track record in promoting from within as we believe this is a key driver to our successSkills Development and TrainingRegional Design ManagerThe RoleOversee design delivery for the region to support our water sector design work, the role is primarily to drive efficient design solutions and ensure governance in the design process for the region.This will be achieved through functional management of design co-ordinators and pre-construction managers across our regional portfolio to ensure internal and external design delivery is meeting our business objective.The individual shall be responsible for ensuring that we deliver in line with our design governance and achieve technical compliance and quality in appropriate design solutions on time and within budget.Designs delivery overseen shall include supporting the project delivery teams by providing concept, basic and detailed design solutions based on client and site-specific requirements for clean water, wastewater and biosolids treatment solutions, pipelines, trunk mains, sewers pumping stations and networks.Key ResponsibilitiesResponsible for ensuring design process and procedure are followed throughout the design process for the regional design delivery.Oversee technical appropriateness of the project solutions delivered throughout the project life cycle.Oversee design work to ensure it is correct and complies with the customer and statutory standards, regulations, and specifications.Establish effective working relationships with internal design teams and external design consultants for the region.Ensure that all engineering outputs provided are following Health and Safety Legislation, documented Business Processes, Quality Management Systems & best practices e.g., checked and verified: calculations, drawings, specifications, and compliance with appropriate standards.Support supply chain selection for specialists’ input on the design.Collaboration with other technical, operational, maintenance, and strategic stakeholders, and design coordinators.Liaison with Engineering Managers, Project Managers and consultants concerning project issues, scope changes, risks etc.Temporary Works: Understanding of what encompasses Temporary Works and the supporting engineering, understanding of the types of temporary works designs available and what responsibilities the associated roles (designer/coordinator/contractor) have and engagement of internal and external temporary works designers.Audit and Governance:Ensure the Barhale Code of Conduct is thoroughly understood, adhered to, and promoted across the business to ensure safe, compliant, and consistent working practices.To operate in an open- and even-handed manner with all personnel across the business.Treat all who we interact with, with courtesy and respect, treating everyone equally and embracing differences.Encourage everyone to achieve maximum potential.To proactively contribute to teamwork and cross-functional working.To listen to each other and share knowledge enables us to willingly combine expertise across the business and with our clients and supply chain.Behaving with integrity and always demonstrating a professional image.To take personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised/Key Measures and TargetsDesign deliverable output qualityAccurate forcasting and timely delivery of designDesign process complianceMitigate commercial risk, identify and realise commercial opportunitiesFoster and maintain excellent supply chain, stakeholder and client relationships.Key RelationshipsRegional Managers, Engineering Managers, Operational Managers, and Contracts ManagersDesign teams both internal and externalConstruction Managers for buildability reviewRegional HSEQ teamQuality and Technical Assurance ManagerAbout youEssentialMinimum 10 years of design and management experienceFoul water drainage systemPortable Water MainsBuilding Information Modeling (BIM) and common data environmentsDegree/HNC qualified, or equivalent, in civil engineeringMember of a recognized engineering institution, Incorporated Engineer, or Chartered Engineer and or working towards membershipExcellent communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with both clients and staffSelf-driven and results-oriented with a positive outlookPeople management, time management, project design managementCaring and investing in youOur values have been embedded at Barhale for over 40 years and they are our guiding principle regarding how we care and invest in people. Our values are our commitment to being a people-centric company.As a Gold Investors in People company and a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work For, we are committed to investing in people. We are passionate about creating a working environment where people are supported throughout their careers, where people can enjoy security and be part of a company that cares about them.From the moment you join us, your wellbeing and career aspirations will be supported by;Competitive salaryCompany PensionLife AssurancePrivate MedicalProfit share scheme25 days annual leave in addition to 8 public bank holidays and loyalty days8 hours leave of absence for volunteeringEmployee Assistance Programme to support your mental, physiological and financial wellbeingFlexible benefits via salary sacrificeCompany car/green car scheme/car allowance/Van (dependent on position)Leadership & management training and coachingRegular line management engagement and appraisal to support your career progressionDevelopment supported by internal and externally delivered trainingFlexible working arrangementsAnnual salary reviewContinuous service awards