Our Water contractor client are seeking a Head of Design on a permanent basis to support Wastewater projects across the Southern Water region as they move into the AMP8 funding cycle.
The role will oversee design of water supply and wastewater treatment works across Kent and Sussex. The role will require a presence across the region but ideally based out of Falmer (Brighton offices).
As a key member of the Regional Design Leadership Team, the Head of Design Delivery for Wastewater will be accountable for time, cost and quality of design production during the detail design phase and construction/commissioning support phase of our AMP8 Wastewater projects. The successful candidate will be a seasoned professional with extensive Design and Build experience in Wastewater ideally with strong technical capability directing teams on constructability matters. The candidate will also have exceptional communication skills and a 'hands on' approach to supporting integrated Design and Delivery Teams resolving design challenges encountered during the construction phase.
Key responsibilities
Leading a team of design managers and discipline design engineers in the detail design and construction/commissioning phase of projects.
Ensure safe and constructable design solutions are delivered within authorised sums.
Establish collaborative working relationships with the client, design teams, construction staff and supply chain representatives to promote buildability and supply chain efficiency in design outputs.
Ensure design solutions meet the requirements of governance procedures.
Agree design budgets, monitor performance against the budget and provide forecast costs to completion for individual projects. Ensure Design Teams record, monitor and control design changes to maximise cost efficiency.
Ensure Design Team are delivering in line with the Design Management Plan / Project Execution Plan
Report on design progress and escalation matters at Monthly Project Reviews
Coordinate both internal and Client Site Conformity Inspections across the Wastewater programme.
Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.Skills/experience/qualifications
Experience of technical project delivery in a design-build environment
A successful track record of managing constructability in design
Experience in the Water Treatment Industry - wastewater experience is essential
Experience in leading and managing multi-disciplinary design teams
Must be delivery-driven with the ability to set targets, manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectives
Technical and management skills
Able to identify and manage project/programme risk
Able to identify and manage changes to project scope
Chartered Engineer in an engineering-related discipline
Experience of working in Joint Ventures an advantage
Experience of offsite manufactured design solutions
Benefits
Package circa £80-100k based on experience level and interview process
Excellent company car allowance
Competitive pension
Private medical
Company bonus