We're looking for a clean water Design Manager to join our Natural Resources team to lead and manage engineering design delivery for assigned clean water projects on our new 7-year, c 1bn framework with Southern Water. Interested in wastewater? Still apply, as we're hiring for that too.
Location: Agile working from home with visits to the Falmer office, East Sussex, on a weekly/bi-weekly or monthly basis depending on your location (+ car allowance benefit).
Responsibilities
As a Design Manager, you'll provide expert engineering support to the design and construction of the Southern Water portfolio of non-infrastructure, clean water projects covering Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, and the Isle of Wight. The framework offers longevity with a 7-year duration.
Your day-to-day will include:
* Spearheading and optimizing the engineering assurance process for designs prepared by partners at outline design and Capital Delivery partners at tender and construction design.
* Ensuring that the Engineering Design team, design consultants, and construction partners develop technically and economically proficient engineering solutions.
* Implementing design quality procedures upholding the right-first-time philosophy.
* Seeking opportunities to enhance affordability and value throughout the design process.
* Maintaining compliance with Construction Design & Management (CDM) Regulations and managing design-related health and safety risks.
What are we looking for?
This role of Design Manager is ideal if you have:
* A degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
* Experience managing and driving a multi-discipline technical engineering team.
* A proven track record of driving sustainable performance against challenging business targets.
* A full driving license to visit various offices/sites.
We value potential and transferable skills. Even if you don't meet every requirement, please apply, and we can discuss further.
Explore more about our water business, diverse project portfolios, and career opportunities by visiting our website.
There's never been a better time to join us. Register your interest today and take the first step toward a rewarding career!
Rewards and benefits
We offer a wide variety of benefits tailored to your needs. More information on benefits can be found here.
Diversity and inclusion
We prioritize making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees shape our diversity and inclusion initiatives, impacting our policies. Learn more about our D&I action plan here.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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