Jacobs Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
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At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting‑edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.
Your Impact
We’re seeking Design Manager- Water (part‑time) to lead the execution of large, complex water and wastewater projects through innovative delivery models. This is a high‑impact leadership role within a rapidly expanding practice, offering the opportunity to influence major infrastructure programmes and drive meaningful change in communities across the country.
Responsibilities
* Ensure compliance with technical standards and UK CDM regulations
* Take ownership for value engineering, value management and buildability
* Lead stakeholder engagement, manage client expectations and be an active member of the framework leadership team
* Oversee design management, scheduling, risk mitigation, change control and financial forecasting and analysis, ensuring constructability and commissioning are embedded in design thinking
* Promote innovation in design and construction, including standardisation and design automation
* Mentor engineers and project team members, supporting their career, personal and professional development
* Take ownership of client relationships and contribute to business growth
* Work with the Project Manager to develop and implement project quality and delivery plans and monitor technical performance
What You'll Need
* Technical leadership in the design and project management of large‑scale infrastructure programmes
* Expertise in multidisciplinary engineering and construction integration
* NEC3/4 contract and change control experience
* Knowledge of CDM regulations and processes
* Passion and enthusiasm for problem solving, creating and delivering innovation
* Track record in developing and fostering a culture focused on success
* Ability to operate autonomously across a wide range of complex projects with authority
* Be a great communicator able to explain complex technical issues to multiple stakeholders with differing backgrounds and levels of expertise
We Offer
* Competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience
* Flexible work arrangements – hybrid & part‑time working options (starting from 24 hours/week). Full‑time roles available as well!
* Robust pension contributions – enhanced contributions up to 10%
* Comprehensive health coverage – single medical cover and Digital GP service, with options to add partner and family
* Family planning support – access to fertility healthcare and family planning services
* Enhanced parental leave – enjoy enhanced parental leave pay and free membership to employee assistance and parental programmes
* Life assurance at 4× your salary
* Wellbeing hub – free access to wellbeing apps like Calm and Daily Burn
* Professional development – we cover professional membership fees and provide continuous professional development (CPD) opportunities
* Community engagement – participate in charity matched‑funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations
Additional Information
Joining Jacobs connects you locally and globally. Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and belonging. We put people at the heart of our business and believe that by supporting one another through our culture of caring, we all succeed. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees.
With safety and flexibility always top of mind, we’ve gone beyond traditional ways of working so you can maximise your potential with flexible working arrangements, wellbeing benefits and global giving programmes. Discover how to cultivate, nurture and achieve your goals at a single global company.
We aim to embed inclusion and belonging in everything we do. We accept people for who they are and champion diverse perspectives as a source of learning and innovation. We are committed to building vibrant communities, including through our Employee Networks and Communities of Practice.
As a disability‑confident employer, we will interview disabled candidates who best meet the criteria and welcome applications from candidates seeking flexible working or who may not meet all listed requirements.
If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process, please contact the team via Careers Support.
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