Design Manager St Albans
Salary: £60,000£80,000
Overview
Seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the development, coordination and delivery of civil and MEICA design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure projects. This role involves managing internal engineers and external design partners, ensuring technical compliance, quality outputs and delivery to programme and budget.
Key ResponsibilitiesDesign Leadership
* Take ownership of technical integrity and compliance across all project design stages
* Ensure designs meet statutory, client and industry standards
* Manage external design consultants, ensuring delivery against contract requirements
* Develop robust, reliable and maintainable design solutions meeting project objectives
* Lead multi-disciplinary engineering teams in producing concept, outline and detailed design
* Support project teams with design reviews, technical input and engineering solutions
Programme, Change and Cost Control
* Produce and manage engineering budgets, schedules and design programmes
* Apply change control processes to track design development, scope change and cost impacts
* Evaluate design options and provide technical recommendations
* Ensure all outputs including drawings, specs, calculations and design checks follow QA procedures
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
* Work closely with Project Managers, Engineering Managers and operational teams
* Liaise with supply chain specialists for technical input
* Coordinate with internal and external temporary works designers where required
* Support stakeholder engagement, addressing risks, issues and scope change s
Governance & Compliance
* Adhere to company safety, quality and governance frameworks
* Promote consistent, safe and professional working practices
* Maintain accurate design trackers and support internal/external reporting
* Contribute to a positive team culture, knowledge sharing and cross-functional collaboration
Key Measures
* Accurate forecasting and reporting
* Effective risk mitigation and identification of design opportunities
* Meeting programme deadlines and monthly reporting cycles
* Maintaining strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams
* Delivering design outputs to required quality standards
About You Essential
* Minimum 10 years' experience in design and design management
* Strong understanding of foul water drainage and potable water mains
* Experience with BIM and common data environments
* Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering or equivalent
* Member (or working towards membership) of a recognised engineering institution (IEng/CEng)
* Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
* Able to lead teams, manage deadlines and coordinate multi-disciplinary design packages
* Self-driven, organised and results-focused
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