Overview
Right now, we are actively involved in the design and management of major projects across the water sector, with opportunities arising from our appointment onto Southern Water's AMP 8 Professional Services framework. This is an opportunity for a Design Manager to join our team, based from Brighton, Ashford, Kings Hill or Southampton offices, with hybrid working allowing in-office and home working. As a Design Manager within our Major Projects community, you will play a key role in ensuring the successful delivery of major projects, bringing together skillsets from multiple disciplines. You will oversee all aspects of delivery across major projects, including design & build projects, detailed design delivery and owners engineer services, requiring complex multi-disciplinary collaboration both internally and externally. You will identify innovative and sustainable solutions, work with clients and partner organisations, plan technical delivery, and lead multidisciplinary teams. You will lead the team to deliver best value and client service excellence. You will have access to Stantec\'s world-class expertise to help you exceed client expectations. This represents a great opportunity to join a part of our business with huge growth potential. Our UK & Ireland business continues to grow at an impressive pace; this is a great time to join and help develop a mature project delivery offering.
Responsibilities
* Provide design leadership on major projects in roles such as Design Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer or Project Leader; contribute from a technical background (engineering, construction management, environmental or other consulting backgrounds).
* Oversee delivery across major projects, including design & build, detailed design, and owners engineer services with multi-disciplinary collaboration.
* Identify innovative and sustainable solutions, plan technical delivery, and lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver best value and client service excellence.
* Collaborate with clients and partner organisations to deliver successful outcomes and maintain aligned project goals.
* Bring the company\'s values to life by supporting people and clients first, mentoring less experienced team members, and promoting continuous improvement.
Qualifications
* Experience in providing design leadership on major projects; prior roles may include Design Manager, Project Manager, Project Engineer or Project Leader. Typically from a technical background in engineering, construction management, environmental or related consulting.
* Qualifications in engineering or project management with understanding of large and complex construction/engineering projects, particularly within water or related infrastructure sectors.
* Track record of acting as a trusted partner with clients and other stakeholders, and mentoring less experienced team members.
Benefits
* Work on the challenging & impactful Thames Water framework.
* Individualised development plan alongside company-wide structure highlighting progression pathways.
* Private medical insurance, group income protection & life assurance included as standard.
* Flexi-working and hybrid working pattern to support work-life balance.
* Inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and prioritises doing what\'s right.
* Award-winning consultancy with a commitment to environmental goals.
About Stantec
The Stantec community unites more than 34,000 employees across 450 locations on 6 continents. We have been serving the UK for over 150 years, planning, designing, delivering and managing development and infrastructure to support sustainable, healthy and prosperous communities. We provide solutions based on technical excellence and market insight, translating clients\' vision into valued consents, deliverable plans and efficient designs. Stantec is an equal opportunity employer and complies with laws and regulations to ensure equitable opportunities for all. If you are excited by this role but worry that your experience doesn\'t exactly align, we encourage you to apply.
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