Overview
We are looking for a Design Manager to be based out of either our Gloucester or Shropshire office. Reporting directly to the Design Business Lead, the Design Manager will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of our Mains Renewal Programme. Accountable for a direct team, you will work alongside your team and the supply chain partners to develop a strong working relationship with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful design, delivery and handover of projects. Ideally qualified in a technical engineering or design related discipline you will be an experienced engineer with a strong background in design, leading successful design teams in a highly regulated industry such as water or gas.
Responsibilities
* A strong team manager, with excellent planning and implementation skills, you will have experience of leading design projects to ensure designs are delivered to time, cost and quality.
* Have extensive experience of implementing CDM regulations in the design process and strong understanding of risk management in construction and operational design.
* Experience working with a diverse team of different skillsets and building capacity and mentoring other engineers.
* You'll have excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people. You will be a forward-thinking innovator, capable of anticipating challenges and responding to change in a rapidly evolving environment.
* You will be able to make educated judgments and decisions in the face of ambiguity and have a good grasp of the bigger picture.
* Full UK driving licence required.
The right skills and experience are important. But if you have the right character, positivity and a caring attitude we want to talk to you, too.
About Severn Trent
At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are among the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and are ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace. We are embarking on an exciting £415m project to replace 870 miles of old water pipes across the Midlands, the biggest investment in water infrastructure in the region in a decade, to improve water quality, reduce leaks, and make our water supply more reliable for millions of people. We have a huge ambition to deliver bigger and better over our next 5-year regulatory period. If you are seeking an exciting and thoroughly rewarding career, Severn Trent is the place to be.
It’s not just a job; it’s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. Plus, you’ll contribute to the environment and community too. Here are some of our favourites:
Benefits
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
* Annual bonus scheme (up to £2250, subject to eligibility)
* Leading pension scheme - we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
* Dedicated training and development with our Academy
* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
* Family friendly policies
* Two paid volunteering days per year
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