Our client, a prominent player in the water sector, are seeking a Design Manager to join their team on a contract basis, working on the Northumbrian Water (NWL) AMP8 Framework. This role reports to the Principal Design Manager and involves a hybrid working model, splitting time between the Newcastle project office, NWL Durham offices, design partner offices, NWL sites, and home as necessary.
You will bring experience within the water sector, specifically in Mechanical, Electrical ICA, or Civils disciplines, covering maintenance, design, or capital delivery roles. As a motivated team player, you will collaborate effectively with multiple teams to deliver carbon-efficient design solutions. A thorough understanding of design delivery, procurement, management, control, quality assurance, and BIM to ISO 19650 is essential, alongside a working knowledge of the NEC4 suite of contracts.
Key Responsibilities:
Identify design scope and deliverables
Support the development and agreements of design scopes, programme, and budgets
Manage the allocated design partner and project teams to deliver against agreed design deliverables, programmes, and budgets
Manage the design contract and coordinate reporting aligned to the Framework requirements
Ensure design compliance with NWL, industry, and client standards; secure necessary derogations as required
Hold and record regular design meetings to actively manage progress and coordination
Coordinate and manage design risk, buildability, carbon, and DfMA workshops
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
Be conversant with current legislation, particularly health and safety relevant to tasks
Promote the business in a professional manner
Maintain and grow professional working relationships with all teams
Liaise with the Framework team to support procurement decisions
Adhere to company governance in relation to design management and project delivery
Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process engineering qualification and practical delivery experience
Good organisational skills
Effective communication and strong stakeholder management skills
Passionate about improving performance in the sector
Able to work and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
Committed to exceeding expectations with high-quality work
Previous experience managing complex/sensitive programmes
Practical experience working with NEC 4 contracts
A positive and proactive attitude
Experience in the water industry
Chartered Engineer of a relevant institution
If you have the relevant experience and are looking for the next step in your career within the water sector, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's dynamic team