We're looking for a Senior Design Manager to join our Thames Water Framework team working on our Maple Lodge, Rickmansworth project.
Maple Lodge, Rickmansworth - remote working available, with occasional travel to the office required in Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire.We're looking for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join our collaborative team working on Thames Water projects. This is an excellent opportunity to lead design solutions for water and wastewater infrastructure, ensuring technical compliance whilst driving cost efficiency and sustainability. You'll work closely with our project teams and design partners to deliver innovative, outcome-focused solutions that meet regulatory commitments and client objectives. This project at Maple Lodge will be one of the biggest on our frame work with ECI phase c£9m and final cost £200m+
As a Senior Design Manager, you'll be working within the Thames Water team, supporting them in delivering technically compliant, cost-effective and sustainable design solutions. Leading and supporting your design team to deliver high-quality, compliant designs on time and within budget
Managing design partners and consultants, ensuring collaborative working and right-first-time submissions
Overseeing technical design reviews, quality assurance processes and ensuring compliance with client standards
Identifying value engineering opportunities and driving efficiencies whilst maintaining project outcomes
Building trusted relationships with clients, clearly communicating technical solutions and managing project approvals
This role of Senior Design Manager is great for you if:
You hold a degree in engineering (preferably chartered) with proven experience as a Design Manager or Principal Engineer in the water industry
You have strong people and project management skills, with experience leading design teams and managing consultants
You understand multidisciplinary design coordination and have knowledge of water/wastewater infrastructure projects
You hold a full UK driving licence
So, even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can have a chat.
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