Overview
Having been appointed to a large UK water consultancy framework in 2024, we are looking for a Design Manager to manage a multi-disciplinary team and lead the delivery of our clean water programme of works. You would build on the good work done in establishing our framework and work with our technical discipline leads to ensure projects within the clean water programme are delivered on time, budget and drive technical excellence. This will be a customer facing role requiring close working relationships with the client leadership team as part of a collaborative approach. The role is expected to progress and evolve in line with the framework requirements and the candidates’ own skills and development areas. It offers an excellent opportunity to create future-proofed services and solutions that embrace latest innovations in digital technology and the chance to mentor the next generation of talent within our business.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a multi-disciplinary design team within the clean water programme. Collaborate with technical discipline leads to deliver projects on time and within budget while driving technical excellence. Maintain strong client relationships and operate in a customer-facing capacity. Progress and evolve the role in line with framework requirements and personal development. Mentor and develop junior staff as appropriate.
Candidate specification
Essential
* Chartered Status (CEng) with a recognised Professional Institution
* An understanding of conventional and innovative water treatment technologies
* Track record of engineering technical leadership
* Significant experience in development and delivery of feasibility and outline design solutions within the UK water sector
* Ability to support bids, fee proposals or offers of service
* Ability to check and review technical deliverables, calculations and reports
* Strong communication skills with experience in effective collaboration across internal multi-disciplinary teams as well as Client teams
* Desire to take a leading role with client engagement
Desirable
* Track record in building teams and capability of junior staff
* Understanding of key water sector treatment and sustainability needs
* Understanding of drivers for wastewater treatment investment in England and Wales
* Excellent technical report writing skills using concise English
UK Immigration
Mott MacDonald Ltd. are not currently offering sponsorship to candidates under the Skilled Worker visa route in the UK. This decision is a consequence of the changes made to the Skilled Worker route by the UK Government in April 2024. We continue to welcome applications from candidates who are eligible for alternative immigration routes in the UK, that do not require sponsorship as a Skilled Worker now or in future.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We put equality, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they can contribute.
Accessibility
We want you to perform your best at every stage in the recruitment process. If you are disabled or need any support to enable you to apply or attend an interview, please contact us at reasonable.adjustments@mottmac.com and we will talk to you about how we can support you.
Agile working
We are happy to talk openly about flexible working and how we can support your responsibilities beyond the workplace.
We Offer Some Fantastic Benefits
Health and wellbeing
* Private medical insurance for all UK colleagues.
* Health cash plan to support you with everyday health costs and treatments.
* Access to Peppy, providing free support from menopause experts for all UK colleagues.
* A wellbeing program with support for you and your family.
* Flexible benefits to opt into a wide range of health benefits, extendable to family.
Financial wellbeing
* We match employee pension contributions between 4.5% and 7%.
* Life assurance up to 4 x basic salary (option to increase to 6 x).
* Income protection and return-to-work support for long-term illness or injury.
* Flexible benefits including increased life assurance, critical illness insurance, payroll saving, and will writing.
* Annual bonus schemes tied to company performance.
Lifestyle
* 33-35 days holiday per year (incl. public holidays), with ability to buy/sell leave.
* Holiday entitlement increases to 35 days after 5 years.
* Employee saving schemes and discounts from retailers.
Enhanced family and carers leave
* Enhanced family leave policies, including 26 weeks paid maternity/adoption leave and two weeks paid paternity/partner leave.
* Shared parental leave up to 24 weeks at full pay.
* Additional leave for caring responsibilities.
Learning and development
* Primary annual professional institution subscription.
* Opportunities for mentoring, formal training, and self-development.
Networks and social outcomes
* Join networks supporting LGBTQ+, gender, race and ethnicity, disability, and parents/carers communities.
* Contribute to social outcomes in communities.
Location(s): Cardiff, Bristol, Newport, Reading, Cambridge, Birmingham, London, Croydon
Contract Type: Permanent
Work Pattern: Full Time
Market: Water
Discipline: Water
Job Ref: 11785
Recruiter Contact: Nicola Coyle
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