Finlay Jude Associates Ltd
Design Manager
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FJA are recruiting on behalf of a leading service provider in the water sector for an experienced Design Manager to strengthen their team at their Peterborough office, with hybrid working available.
Benefits
- A competitive salary
- Hybrid Working (job needs dependent)
- Car/car allowance (job needs dependent)
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (with an additional 5 days available to buy)
- Contribution Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Health Insurance
- Private Medical Insurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Discounts and Savings Hub
- Kids Pass and additional employee benefits
Design Manager Responsibilities
- Lead the engineering design delivery across a diverse portfolio of water recycling and wastewater projects throughout the East of England.
- Develop, implement and manage Engineering Project Plans covering scope, programme, budget, risk management and resource allocation.
- Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams, including Process, Mechanical, Electrical and Civil disciplines, to deliver high-quality design solutions.
- Collaborate with suppliers, subcontractors and key stakeholders to ensure designs are effectively integrated and project objectives are achieved.
- Drive value engineering initiatives and deliver low-carbon, affordable and environmentally sustainable design solutions.
- Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and promote a strong health & safety culture across all design activities.
- Lead, mentor and develop engineering teams to maximise performance, engagement and professional development.
- Champion innovation, continuous improvement and the implementation of digital engineering technologies, including 3D modelling.
- Work closely with delivery, procurement and construction teams to ensure successful project outcomes.
- Support the delivery of major infrastructure investment programmes that improve wastewater treatment performance and enhance environmental outcomes.
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Design Manager Requirements
- Degree qualified in Engineering or a related discipline.
- Chartered Engineer status, or actively working towards Chartership.
- Proven experience leading engineering teams and managing design delivery on capital infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of CDM Regulations and design management responsibilities.
- Experience within the water, wastewater or wider infrastructure sector.
- Strong knowledge of programme management, project affordability and risk management.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to drive collaborative working and influence project outcomes across multiple disciplines.
- Passion for sustainability, innovation and continuous improvement.
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Desirable
- Experience delivering projects within alliance or framework environments.
- Knowledge of digital engineering tools and 3D modelling technologies.
- Experience delivering large-scale water recycling or wastewater treatment projects.
- Understanding of carbon reduction initiatives and sustainable infrastructure delivery.
If you are looking for a fantastic Design Manager opportunity and want to work on one of the UK’s largest water infrastructure investment programmes, then click on the ‘Apply Now‘ button.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are not always able to respond to every applicant. If you have not heard back from us within 14 days, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person’s gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability, or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed solely on their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the role.
Finlay Jude Associates Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.
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