Job Description
Our client is currently recruiting for a Design Manager for their SED team. The role would be mainly managing, coordinating, initiating, planning, executing, monitoring & control of all aspects of primarily clean water design projects but also wastewater where required.
Job Specification
1. Taking the lead responsibility for MEICA & Civil design projects throughout the outline design, detailed design and construction support stages.
2. Directly manage a team of multidisciplinary design engineers to produce design outputs compliant with clients specifications and standards.
3. Managing specialist external design resources where required.
4. Preparation and agreement of fee proposals, programmes and general management of resources to ensure the design team delivers in line with the agreed financial approvals and programme.
5. Producing and managing a programme for all design projects ensuring that the clients expectations are suitably managed.
6. Carrying out site scoping/survey visits as required to obtain information necessary for design development.
7. Ensuring that all design is developed, produced and approved in line with the company's QA procedures.
8. Reviewing, auditing and approving all technical reports, appraisals, designs and drawings to ensure compliance with the client’s health and safety and technical standards, while meeting legal and environmental obligations.
9. Arranging and chairing workshops and regular design meetings to review design proposals and progress and to consider issues such as buildability, commissioning, HAZOPs, Control Philosophy and URS reviews.
10. Assisting with placement and management of procurement packages.
11. Supporting project managers and directors within the business.
12. Keeping up to date with technical & HSQE matters, and being aware of policy and developments in these areas.
13. Presenting technical data or project results to both technical and non-technical Clients and Colleagues.
14. Maintaining design input throughout the project lifecycle– from the feasibility stage, to outline and detail design, through to construction and handover.
Candidate Specification
1. Ability to take decisions and demonstrate accountability and integrity.
2. Ability to be an active and participating team member, able to transfer skills to others in order to achieve business objectives.
3. Ability to troubleshoot and strategize in order to meet the long-term vision of the company. Problem solver and target driven individual.
4. Ability to deliver required results while working in a high-pressure environment.
5. Sound communication and organization skills as well as an attention to detail.
Experience Required
5 years experience in a similar role, preferably clean water based.
Essential Qualifications
1. BTEC HNC/HND in an engineering field as a minimum.
2. EUSR water hygiene card.
3. Competent in using Microsoft Word & Excel.
Desirable Qualifications
1. Degree in an engineering field.
2. Strong AutoCAD design skills will be advantageous.
3. Ability to use Microsoft Project to manage programmes.
4. Membership with relevant professional body.
5. Multi-disciplinary knowledge desired.
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