Design Manager in Peterborough

We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We’ll be embarking on a new kind of project delivery focusing on nature-based solutions like wetlands and urban drainage schemes. We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce.

With such an exciting portfolio of projects planned for AMP8 to keep the water flowing across the region, our ability to manage our work and outperform against our customer’s expectations will come under greater scrutiny. We need aspiring driven talent to help us achieve our ambitious targets.

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 poly and perfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) removal projects. The engineering design solutions will centre around the use of two stage Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) treatment. The combined value of the portfolio is circa £155 million and there are five projects within the portfolio at Water Treatment Works (WTWs) spread across the region from Grimsby to Colchester.

• Design Management: Lead and manage the engineering design delivery for the PFAS removal projects. Develop and manage Engineering Project Plans that include scope, program, 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 programs 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.

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 have 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.

If you believe you have the skill set required, are keen to join a business with genuine opportunities for career progression, then we’d love to hear from you.

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.

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.