Design Manager

What will you be doing as our new Design Manager? In your new position as Design Manager, you will lead a multi‑disciplinary engineering team (circa 15‑20 staff) to deliver engineering design solutions for a portfolio of water (potable) non‑infrastructure projects ranging from asset/storage point maintenance; groundwater abstraction; water treatment works upgrades and emergency projects. Key Accountabilities: Design Management * Lead and manage the engineering design delivery for the storage points, maintenance and emergencies portfolio on water (potable) non‑infrastructure projects * Develop and manage Engineering Project Plans that include scope, programme, cost, risk, and resources. * Provide direction on suitable treatment methods and process design in collaboration with Senior Discipline Engineers. * Assess project complexity and assign suitably competent engineering resources. * Implement design quality procedures and ensure adherence to achieve a right‑first‑time philosophy. * Manage supplier and subcontractor design input, including engagement, selection, management, and integration of designs. Project Delivery * Work in partnership with other functions to deliver outcomes for your portfolio. * Seek and deliver opportunities to achieve affordability and value within your portfolio. * Support the development and management of project programmes to achieve milestones and drive efficiencies. * Produce designs that contribute to enhancing sustainability. Health & Safety * Undertake delegated duties of the Principal Designer as per CDM Regulations. * Manage CDM competency assessments for your team and projects. * Ensure the production of design risk assessments and manage health & safety documentation for your portfolio. People/Team Development * Provide clear, consistent, and visible leadership to your portfolio design team. * Undertake people management responsibilities, including performance management and personal development. * Allocate resources based on project priorities and complexity. * Support team development and recruitment efforts. Transformation * Support the engineering team transformation and transition into AMP8. * Drive a culture of experimentation, innovation, risk management, and continuous improvement within your team. * Reduce carbon and natural capital within designs and embrace new digital technologies. A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours… To be successful in this position you will ideally hold a degree in an engineering discipline and preferably be Chartered or working towards Chartered status, with proven experience in the Water sector ideally on potable water non‑infrastructure treatment projects. You’ll have a familiarity with UK Water Industry regulations, and a thirst for knowledge. You’ll have solid people management skills and adaptable collaborative communication skills. You’re aware of the importance of Quality Assurance and Risk and Opportunities Management, and focused on Right First‑Time approach, whilst considering delivery on time implications. Employee Benefits * Flexible and hybrid working (Flexworks Policy) * Competitive pension contribution * Life Assurance * Private Medical Insurance * Company car or car allowance * Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme * Payment of two relevant professional subscriptions * 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days per year) * Cycle2Work Scheme * Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, mental health, financial and work advice) * Employee discounts via Sweco Benefit Select (Faircare) * Salary Sacrifice Electric Vehicle Scheme * We plant a tree for all new starters! Equality, Diversity & Inclusion It’s important to us that all our colleagues thrive at work – we strive to have a friendly and inclusive culture which respects the contribution individuals can bring to Sweco. We aim to promote equality, inclusivity and diversity for everyone. Here at Sweco we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. We have signed the Armed Forces Covenant to ensure those who serve or have served, and their families, are treated fairly. To find out more The Armed Forces Covenant – Our Commitments | Sweco UK. We are an accredited Real Living Wage Employer which reflects our commitment to fair pay and support for all colleagues. We are also proud to be a Disability Confident Committed employer, and will interview applicants covered by the Equality Act 2010 that opt into the guaranteed interview scheme on the application form and meet the minimum criteria for the role. If you have a disability, can I get help (e.g. “reasonable adjustments”) with the application process? If you’re an applicant with a disability that requires a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to use the online application system and need an alternative method for applying, please contact GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance. J-18808-Ljbffr