Elvet Recruitment are recruiting a Design Manager on behalf of a long-standing civil engineering contractor to help deliver schemes across the North East
The role will cover the Northumbrian Water AMP8/9 schemes with work over the next 15 years
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate design activities across clean water and wastewater networks, treatment facilities, pipelines and associated civil structures.
- Ensure design solutions align with construction methodologies, programme requirements and TOTEX objectives.
- Manage design deliverables, technical queries, approvals and key milestones in accordance with NEC4 contracts.
- Ensure compliance with Northumbrian Water Engineering Standards, WIS, CESWI, DWI and EA requirements, as well as relevant planning consents.
- Maintain a live design risk register and support Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) to identify and mitigate delivery risks.
- Oversee BIM processes and digital design workflows, including Civil 3D, Revit and ProjectWise, to improve coordination and minimise rework.
- Lead Value Engineering and Collaborative Planning workshops, ensuring opportunities to improve efficiency and value are identified and implemented.
- Manage design change transparently, maintaining strong communication with clients and stakeholders.
- Implement robust QA/QC processes, including design verification, HAZOP/HAZCON reviews and document control.
- Coordinate effectively across civil, MEICA, geotechnical and temporary works disciplines to ensure fully integrated solutions.
- Promote a culture of technical excellence, innovation and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
Ideally, you will have:
- A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Chartered status or a relevant professional qualification, such as MICE or CEng, is preferred.
- Proven experience in design management within the UK water sector, ideally gained with a contractor or design-and-build organisation.
- Strong knowledge of AMP programmes, TOTEX principles and the UK water regulatory environment.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and coordinating design through to construction.
- A good understanding of NEC contracts and modern delivery models.
- Experience with BIM and relevant digital design tools is desirable.
Remuneration
On offer is a salary of up to 70,000 (DOE) plus generous package
This is a permanent position and Elvet Recruitment Limited will be acting as an employment agency for permanent recruitment on behalf of our client.
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For more information, please contact Jack Vasey at Elvet Recruitment
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Design Manager in Durham employer: Elvet Recruitment Limited
Elvet Recruitment is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where project managers can thrive while delivering impactful civil engineering projects across the North East. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to maintaining high standards in quality and safety, team members benefit from competitive remuneration and the opportunity to work on significant water schemes that contribute to community infrastructure. The collaborative culture fosters innovation and professional growth, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
