Coastal Partners
Design Management Team Leader & Design Manager

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Design Services - Design Management Team Leader – Grade I-J
£52,413 to £62,696 per annum
Design Services - Design Manager – Grade H
£42,839 to £51,356 per annum
Career graded salary progression, starting salary dependant on experience. Permanent Full and Part Time Roles
As a member of Design Services, you will help to protect communities and shape our coastal landscape for future generations. Working across a variety of ground-breaking studies, design and construction projects, successful candidates will have the opportunity to be involved in all areas of the team’s work. We are particularly interested in knowledgeable candidates with experience, or interest in the below:
Design Management Team Leader
As a Team Leader within the Design Services Team, you will lead our Design Management Team, providing direction and technical expertise across the capital programme. The role includes managing a small team of Design Managers, fulfilling line management responsibilities, and leading the delivery of your own portfolio of projects.
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Design Manager
Our Design Managers are responsible for planning, coordinating and controlling the design process to ensure that designs are developed, reviewed and delivered on time, within budget and in compliance with project requirements, standards and regulations. They act as the key link between the client, designers, contractors and other stakeholders, managing programme, resolving technical issues and coordinating multidisciplinary teams. The Design Manager also supports value engineering, change control and quality assurance activities, helping to ensure that the completed design can be efficiently constructed and operated throughout the asset's lifecycle. The Design Manager will scope, procure and manage our design partners and take on the NEC PSC Service Manager role, while supporting the Project Management and Site Supervision team with technical aspects of the project.


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Requirements
You will need a degree in civil engineering or closely related discipline. Applications are welcomed from experienced candidates looking to take the next step in their career. This is a career graded post with the initial salary dependent on experience and qualifications.
What we can offer you
- A competitive salary
- Support for your continuous professional development
- Generous Leave Allowance
- Free Parking
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working/Hybrid working to support your work-life balance
- Family Friendly Packages
- A comprehensive benefits package, find out more on our website www.havant.gov.uk/jobs-and-careers
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