Job Overview
The Design Manager will oversee the complete design process for water and wastewater treatment projects, ensuring that all designs are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standards.
The role involves leading multidisciplinary design teams, ensuring adherence to regulations such as the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM), and implementing best practices in design performance management.
The Design Manager will also manage design changes throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring robust change management processes, including Earned Value Analysis (EVA) to track design performance.
Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate the design process across all stages of water and wastewater treatment projects, from conceptual design to detailed design and delivery.
* Manage and guide multidisciplinary design teams and supply chain designers.
* Implement and monitor design performance management systems, setting KPIs and tracking progress.
* Utilise Earned Value Analysis (EVA) to assess design performance in relation to cost, schedule, and design progress.
* Ensure designs meet all regulatory and technical standards, including compliance with CDM regulations and health and safety.
* Oversee design change management processes, controlling, documenting, and communicating changes effectively.
* Ensure design documentation has undergone appropriate QA processes and is suitable to be issued.
* Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and construction teams to integrate design solutions with construction requirements.
* Liaise with clients, regulatory bodies, and contractors to ensure designs meet project goals, regulatory approvals, and client specifications.
* Manage design budgets and resources efficiently, tracking costs against project financial targets.
* Stay up-to-date with new technologies, design innovations, and best practices in water and wastewater treatment.
Personal Attributes
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
* Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, capable of building strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
* Highly organised with a keen eye for detail, ensuring design accuracy and high-quality outcomes.
Experience Required
* 8-10 years of experience in design management or design production, focusing on water and wastewater projects.
* Proven track record of managing multidisciplinary design teams and delivering complex water treatment projects.
* Strong understanding of water treatment processes, technologies, and associated engineering disciplines.
* Experience in managing design performance, including the application of EVA to monitor project progress.
* Experience in design change management, controlling changes to ensure project integrity and minimize disruption.
* Knowledge of CDM regulations and experience integrating health and safety considerations into the design process.
Essential Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Design, Architecture, Design Management, Construction Management or a related field.
* Chartered status or working towards it.
* In-depth knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes, with strong design management capabilities.
* Comprehensive understanding of CDM regulations and their application to the design phase of projects.
* Proven experience in managing design budgets, schedules, and performance.
Desirable Qualifications
* Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
* Project management certification (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2).
* Familiarity with BIM and other advanced design tools.
* Experience with sustainable design principles, energy-efficient technologies, and circular economy practices in water treatment.
#J-18808-Ljbffr