Senior Design Manager – Severn Trent
Based in Coventry or Edgbaston, you will lead an integrated team of designers to develop engineering solutions for a wide range of Waste Water Infrastructure programmes within Severn Trent’s Capital Investment Programme.
Overview
We’re looking for a Senior Design Manager to lead the Engineering Design activities in our Capital River Health Enhancement team and play a proactive role in delivering our AMP8 programme.
Responsibilities
* Lead engineering design activities for capital investment projects, including waste‑water infrastructure programmes.
* Manage an integrated team of designers, providing coaching and professional development.
* Work with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver projects on time and within budget.
* Challenge design solutions, driving continuous improvement and innovation.
* Act as the Principal Designer representative, discharging principal design duties in accordance with CDM regulations.
Qualifications
* Degree qualified in a related discipline (desirable).
* Experienced leader with strong coaching skills in solution design.
* Experience leading design projects, ideally within waste water networks.
* Experience as a Principal Designer representative, accountable for CDM duties.
* Excellent stakeholder management, adept at building relationships with diverse audiences.
* Forward‑thinking, able to anticipate challenges and respond to rapid change.
* Pragmatic decision‑maker able to assess ambiguity and see the bigger picture.
We Value
We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences, and backgrounds help us learn and better serve our communities. We seek candidates with positivity, a caring attitude, and a desire to make a difference.
Benefits
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
* Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
* Leading pension scheme – double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
* Sharesave – buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
* Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
* Family friendly policies
* Two volunteering days per year
Senior Level & Employment
Mid‑Senior level, Full‑time
What's Next
Before you apply, bring an updated CV. We will keep you informed of the outcome after the closing date.
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