At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design delivery for innovative wastewater infrastructure projects and manage multi-discipline engineering teams.
- Company: Join Bethell Construction, a leader in civil engineering with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to collaborate with environmental agencies and local councils.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on essential infrastructure while leading a talented team.
- Qualifications: Chartered Engineer with 10+ years in civil engineering and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
- Department: Bethell Construction
- Positions: 1
Design delivery of waste water infrastructure technical solutions for the United Utilities AMP7 framework.
Take responsibility for the technical solutions and specification compliance of projects delivered by Bethell.
Lead multi-discipline external consultancy engineering teams to ensure solutions are delivered to schedule, budget and United Utilities Asset Standards.
The United Utilities waste water schemes are likely to adopt civil engineering techniques such as open-cut, shaft construction, timber headings, no-dig techniques (directional drilling/ pipe jacking), sewer re-lining and general sewer rehabilitation.
The majority of schemes will involve temporary works, especially groundwork support.
Ensure Bethell supply chain design work meets United Utilities standards, CDM duties and is delivered within the project budget and programme.
Take ownership and accountability of the technical appropriateness and compliance for project solutions delivered by Bethell
- Manage the development and delivery of appropriate, robust, reliable, operable and maintainable designs that meet United Utilities Asset Standards
- Represent Bethell with multi-discipline team of engineers from United Utilities and partner companies in the production of project solutions to Bethell business requirements
- Production and management of engineering budgets and schedules for review by the Pre Construction Manager and Estimating Director prior to submission to United Utilities
- Implement change control process to track and manage the development of the engineering element of a project to ensure all budgetary, programme and scope changes are correctly authorised
- Ensure that all engineering outputs provided are in accordance with Health and Safety Legislation, documented Business Processes, Quality Management Systems & best practice e. g. checked and verified: calculations, drawings, specifications, and compliance with United Utilities’ Asset Standards.
- Ensure the design intent and solution requirements are adhered to during both the Preliminary and detailed design phases
- Assist in the development of the Design Management Process
- Support the Pre Construction Manager in the design definition/quality submissions on United Utilities Invitations to Tender leading to Bethell tender submissions
- Progress reporting of Bethell design outputs within their AMP7 programme
- Internal escalation and notification of any design issues on current projects
- Bethell design partners across the region
- Environmental Agencies, Railtrak, Highways Authorities, Local Councils etc
- To take personal responsibility & accountability for actions, constantly striving to improve and exceed expectations ensuring safety and quality are never compromised.
The post holder will be a Chartered Engineer of a recognised Institution, with a significant level of post-graduate experience in Engineering and proven track record in multi-functional Engineering management.
- Full clean driving licence
- The post holder will be a Chartered Engineer of a recognised Institution, with a significant level of post-graduate experience in Engineering and proven track record in multi-functional Engineering management.
- Full clean driving licence
Minimum 10 years in the civil engineering industry.
- Site experience of wastewater networks and with time spent working within a Contactor’s Design environment.
- BSc in Civil Engineering
- Has preferably undertaken a similar role in a medium-sized civil engineering business
- Good working knowledge of the construction industry
- A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office products / internet and email
- Leadership, planning and organisational qualities
- Motivator and people manager
- Personal qualities
Design Lead - to be a manager in Manchester employer: Bethell Group
Bethell Group is an excellent employer that prioritises safety, quality, and employee development in the vibrant city of Manchester. With a strong commitment to fostering a collaborative work culture, we offer our team members opportunities for continuous improvement and professional growth, ensuring that every employee feels valued and empowered to contribute to our success. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking company that not only meets industry standards but also champions a supportive environment for all.
