At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide when it comes to employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. Join us in making a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.
We’re looking for a Senior Design Manager to lead the Engineering Design activities in our Capital River Health Enhancement team and play a proactive role in successfully delivering our AMP8 programme. Our ambitious and innovative projects help to combat the challenges of flooding and water pollutions. Be a part of something bringing benefits to our communities, health outcomes and environment.
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Based from any of our Coventry offices, the Senior Design Manager will lead an integrated team of designers to develop engineering solutions for a wide range of Waste Water Infrastructure programmes within Severn Trent’s Capital Investment Programme. You will work with key internal and external stakeholders to deliver assigned projects to time and budget, continuously challenging and innovating to improve performance and drive continuous improvement. You will provide robust leadership to enable design, procurement and construction of multiple projects as well as nurturing the development of your team and their success.
What You’ll Bring To The Role
* Degree qualified (desirable) in a related discipline
* Experienced leader with strong coaching skills in solution design, experienced leading design projects, ideally within waste networks
* Experience carrying out the role of Principal Designer representative with accountability for discharging Principal Designer duties in accordance with CDM regulations
* Excellent internal and external stakeholder management skills, ability to build relationships with a diverse range of people
* Forward‑thinking innovator, capable of anticipating challenges and responding to change in a rapidly evolving environment
* Ability to make educated judgments and decisions in the face of ambiguity, and have a good grasp of the bigger picture, seeking opportunities to contribute to the wider agenda
* Positive, caring attitude and character
What’s In It For You
* 28 days holiday + bank holidays (and the ability to buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
* Annual bonus scheme (up to £2,250 per annum based on company performance)
* Leading pension scheme – we will double your contribution (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
* Sharesave – chance to buy Severn Trent Plc shares at a discounted rate
* Dedicated training and development with our ‘Academy’
* Electric vehicle scheme and retail offers
* Family friendly policies
* Two volunteering days per year
WHATS NEXT?
We can’t wait to hear from you. Please send an updated copy of your CV. We will let you know the outcome of your application after the closing date.
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