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Design Manager - WRNI

Job details
Posting date: 03 July 2024
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 August 2024
Location: PE3 6WT
Remote working: Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week
Company: Sweco
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 3455

Summary

To remain at the forefront of the Water industry, our ability to work more efficiently by maximising our resources and engineering outputs both internally and externally will be under further scrutiny. With this in mind, we are looking for a Design Manager (Water Recycling Non-Infrastructure) to join our Delivery team and deliver high quality resources and outputs to enhance technical design delivery efficiency.

What will you be doing as our new Design Manager?

As our new Design Manager, you’ll be fully responsible for all aspects of design for assigned Water Recycling non- infrastructure projects, including managing resource and engineering outputs. You’ll be responsible for CDM principal designer duties ensuring technical outputs meet the requirements.

TOTEX delivery process, as well as meeting project affordability within timescale agreed with the project teams whilst providing technical support during assembly.

Key responsibilities:

Maintain a primary focus on the delegated Principal Designer responsibilities for all work in the relevant portfolio. This includes for external design companies we engage with for this programme.

Maintain close liaison with the utilities team to ensure provision of utilities information at a timely stage.

Allocate design resources to portfolio design work with the principle of Best for Task in mind and co-ordination with the modelling team to ensure modelling contribution is to an acceptable standard.

Drive excellence in Health and Safety in design. Eliminate hazards and reduce risks during design. Provide information about remaining risk, including information on drawings Ensure pre-construction information and design risk assessments are completed. Comply with Alliance CDM procedures. Assist the IPL/PDM in the completion of the Health and safety file.

Be responsible to the IPL for delivering the technical aspects of the project in accordance with the plan. Work closely with the PDM to agree the technical resource required – work with the IPL to forecast and manage resource costs throughout the project.

Manage the key technical stakeholders. In particular, provide technical liaison with operations and construction managers and commissioning where necessary. Be the key interface between the design team and the project teams. Work with the IPL to satisfy the priorities of the Client.

A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours…..

To be considered for this exciting opportunity within the @one Alliance, you’ll hold a degree, HNC or HND in Engineering and have extensive experience in a technical role. You’ll demonstrate experience with the management of designs and multi-disciplinary projects and the capability to inspire, encourage and support others to achieve critical tasks and outcomes within non- infrastructure projects.

You’ll manage situations proactively, with the ability to think and plan ahead as well as owning excellent organisation skills in order to organise own and team’s workload and priorities. You’ll show resilience by maintaining energy and focus when under pressure and experiencing significant setbacks alongside being open to new challenges and provide the drive to continuous improvement.

If the opportunity to make a real difference in a nationally recognised and respected alliance appeals, please apply today!

Our Approach to Diversity & Inclusion

At the Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We believe that diversity enriches our team, fuels innovation, and drives success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We are dedicated to creating an environment free from discrimination and bias, where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in creating a culture where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion is the norm.

Alongside this we want to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their abilities during the interview process. If you require any specific accommodations or adjustments due to a disability or any other individual circumstances, please do not hesitate to let us know.

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