Design Manager

Description

Our client, a prominent player in the water sector, are seeking a Design Manager to join their team on a contract basis, working on the Northumbrian Water (NWL) AMP8 Framework. This role reports to the Principal Design Manager and involves a hybrid working model, splitting time between the Newcastle project office, NWL Durham offices, design partner offices, NWL sites, and home as necessary.

You will bring experience within the water sector, specifically in Mechanical, Electrical ICA, or Civils disciplines, covering maintenance, design, or capital delivery roles. As a motivated team player, you will collaborate effectively with multiple teams to deliver carbon-efficient design solutions. A thorough understanding of design delivery, procurement, management, control, quality assurance, and BIM to ISO 19650 is essential, alongside a working knowledge of the NEC4 suite of contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

Identify design scope and deliverablesSupport the development and agreements of design scopes, programme, and budgetsManage the allocated design partner and project teams to deliver against agreed design deliverables, programmes, and budgetsManage the design contract and coordinate reporting aligned to the Framework requirementsEnsure design compliance with NWL, industry, and client standards; secure necessary derogations as requiredHold and record regular design meetings to actively manage progress and coordinationCoordinate and manage design risk, buildability, carbon, and DfMA workshopsCoordinate and manage design reviews, technical assurance reviews, and CDM reviewsEnsure design is implemented and managed aligned to the project BIM strategySupport the framework nominated principal design partnerBe conversant with current legislation, particularly health and safety relevant to tasksPromote the business in a professional mannerMaintain and grow professional working relationships with all teamsLiaise with the Framework team to support procurement decisionsAdhere to company governance in relation to design management and project delivery

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:

Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Process engineering qualification and practical delivery experienceGood organisational skillsEffective communication and strong stakeholder management skillsPassionate about improving performance in the sectorAble to work and learn quickly in a fast-paced environmentCommitted to exceeding expectations with high-quality workPrevious experience managing complex/sensitive programmesPractical experience working with NEC 4 contractsA positive and proactive attitudeExperience in the water industryChartered Engineer of a relevant institution

If you have the relevant experience and are looking for the next step in your career within the water sector, we encourage you to apply now and join our client's dynamic team.

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