Description Costain is working closely with Severn Trent Water on their Capital Delivery Framework, as part of it's capital programme for AMP8. As part of the Design and Build Framework lot, Costain brings together its design, construction, and consultancy expertise to undertake renewal and refurbishment projects and will assist Severn Trent in its target to make continuous improvements to its safety performance, whilst ensuring continuity of supply and consequently lowering costs for its customers. LI-SA1 Responsibilities Key Responsibilities Establish collaborative working relationships with the client, design teams, construction staff and supply chain. Oversee all design package management on you project or framework. Understand our design and engineering needs, and check they are clearly defined. Ensure our designers are appointed correctly and the design management plan (DMP) or other controlling documents are produced. Develop a detailed integrated design programme which is robustly monitored to ensure design delivery. Oversee reporting on design progress and technical risks regularly. Oversee the production of clear deliverables (schedules) with measurable outcomes throughout each design stage in the lifecycle and be able to determine when designs are complete. Track progressive delivery, assurance, and overall acceptance of the design. Implement sufficient processes so that the designs we received from our designers are quality controlled, technically assured and are of sufficient detail (required level of information and coordination) for the design stage and purpose. Manage design change and robustly challenge it. Work with our commercial team to draft technically oriented correspondence (up and down stream). Ensure the designs are constructable, follow safe-by-design principles and active our sustainability goals, including reporting or carbon metrics etc as required Provide judgment and advice on design solutions, to meet the requirements of the project and achieve our commercial aims. Influence the project / frameworks procurement and construction teams so that they are engaged in the design development and options selection and have appropriate ownership of the designs Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Essential Solid post-graduate design, engineering or management experience in infrastructure or related industry with demonstrable track record of achievement Demonstrable detailed knowledge in multiple design and construction process models (e.g. plan of work) Practical approach, logical thought process and a methodical way of working A creative and innovative approach to problem-solving Extensive experience of technical management being able to understand and review design deliverables and able to demonstrate the ability to collate information and prepare reports. Ability to understand technical concepts and detail across a range of disciplines (e.g. structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering) Extensive experience of drafting effective contractual correspondence and the facilitation of collaborative solutions Negotiating and team-working skills with the ability to motivate and lead a team Strong analytical skills Confidence and ability to assert influence Desirable Extensive experience of setting up and/or operating EDMS and design workflows. Experience in implementing and delivering strategic objectives and dealing with change Experience of developing & implementing procurement and contract strategies for design Demonstrable legal, contractual, and detailed construction knowledge Qualifications Essential Bachelor’s degree / Engineering or management apprenticeship with industry experience Chartered member of professional institute (MICE/IMechE/MCIOB etc) Desirable Master’s / post graduate degree Other secondary professional qualifications and training (e.g. MAPM, MCIarb, MICW etc) Project Management training / skills