Design Manager / Senior Design Manager

Design Manager / Senior Design Manager - Tier 1 Contractor - Civils & Water

Offices in Chatham (Kent) , Falmer (East Sussex) And Chichester (West Sussex)

My client is a Leading Tier 1 Contractor. They are currently looking for a Design Manager to join their Southern Water framework team based in the Kent, or Sussex regions.

Location: Offices at based at: Falmer, East Sussex; Chatham, Kent; Chichester, West Sussex. Though you will also need to visit the sites you are supporting, as well as have the option to work from home.

Core Hours: 10 to 3

What will you be responsible for?

As a Design Manager, you'll be working with the Project Managers and Project Directors, supporting them to check and empower the design partners to deliver to plan. You'll also be tracking and reporting on the design progress of their particular projects.

Your day to day will include:

• Lead and manage engineering design delivery for assigned projects.
• Spearhead and optimise the engineering assurance process for designs prepared by partner atoutline design and Capital Delivery partners at tender and construction design.
• Work collaboratively with other project functions to deliver outcomes efficiently.
• Seek opportunities to enhance affordability and value throughout the design process.
• Ensure compliance with Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations, managing design-related health and safety risks.

Requirements:

• Chartered Engineer status with a degree level qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Full valid driving license
• Experience working in a regulated environment such as water or wastewater

Rewards and benefits

• Competitive basic salary
• Company car or generous allowance
• 28 days holiday plus all of the Bank Holidays
• Hybrid Working permitted
• Excellent pension scheme
• Generous maternity and paternity arrangements
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Annual pay review
• Training and progression
• And much more