Job Description
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Design Manager to join our clients design and delivery team and support a major long-term water infrastructure programme. This role will lead the coordination and delivery of high-quality, production-focused design solutions across a wide range of water sector projects.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Principal Design Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of design delivery within a large water sector framework. The role will follow a hybrid working model, incorporating time spent in regional offices, design partner offices, project sites, and home working as required.
You will bring experience in Mechanical, Electrical, ICA, or Civil Engineering, supported by a background in maintenance, design, or capital delivery. A strong understanding of design management, design control, quality assurance, BIM (ISO 19650), and NEC4 contracts is essential. You will also champion efficient, safe, buildable and low-carbon design outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
1. Identify design scope and define required deliverables.
2. Support the development of design scopes, programmes, and budgets.
3. Manage design partners and internal project teams to deliver against agreed outputs, programmes, and budgets.
4. Oversee design contract management and ensure reporting requirements are met.
5. Ens...