Senior Design Manager
Costain Group PLC is seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join the Framework team and drive quality design delivery for water projects under the Northumbrian Water (NWL) AMP8 Framework.
Responsibilities
* Identify design scope and deliverables
* Support the development and agreement of design scopes, programme and budgets
* Manage the allocated design partner and project teams to deliver against agreed design deliverables, programmes & budgets
* Manage the design contract and coordinate reporting aligned to the Framework requirements
* Ensure design compliance with NWL, industry and Costain standards; secure necessary derogations as required; challenge design solutions to ensure a safe, efficient and buildable design, considering DfMA and low carbon solutions that meet the Client’s affordability challenges
* Coordinate and manage design risk, buildability, carbon and DfMA workshops (amongst others)
* Coordinate and manage design reviews, technical assurance reviews and CDM reviews
* Ensure design is implemented and managed aligned to the project BIM strategy
* Support the framework nominated principal design partner and their interface with the wider project and Enterprise teams
* Be conversant with current legislation, especially that which applies to health and safety, which is relevant to tasks being carried out
* Promote the business in a professional manner to both external and internal persons or organisations
* Maintain and grow professional working relationships with the design team, delivery team, commercial team, and employer team and communicate well with them
* Liaise closely with other members of the Framework team to support procurement decision making for each package of work, which will include the Costain Project Manager, Commercial Manager, the Lead Design Consultant, MEICA lead and any respective supply chain partners
* Adhere to the Costain governance in relation to design management and project delivery
Qualifications
* Civil engineering qualification and practical delivery experience
* Good organisational skills
* Effective communication and strong stakeholder management skills
* Passionate about improving performance in the sector through best practice, process improvements and continuous improvement practices
* Able to work and learn quickly in a fast paced, fun and dynamic environment
* Care about doing a great job and exceeding expectations
* Previous experience of management on complex/sensitive programmes
* Practical experience working with NEC 4 contracts
* A positive and proactive attitude
* SMSTS
* CSCS
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable
* Experience of water industry working
* Chartered Engineer of a relevant institution
About Costain
Costain helps to improve people’s lives with integrated, leading‑edge, smart infrastructure solutions across the UK’s energy, water, transportation and defence markets. We are committed to decarbonising and delivering increased efficiency for our clients while enhancing resilience and sustainability.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Costain is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all candidates and employees are treated fairly.
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