An established contractor is looking for an experienced Design Manager to join their team on a major water infrastructure project in the Portsmouth.
This is a key role responsible for ensuring the effective delivery of design packages across a complex, multi-disciplinary project, working through planning, design, procurement, construction, and commissioning stages.
Responsibilities of Design Manager:
- Understand client requirements and review the suitability of proposed solutions given site constraints
- Review design submissions before issuing to the client and coordinate responses to client comments in a timely manner
- Lead and review mechanical design, specifications, equipment orders, and schedules
- Manage the delivery of design projects within a BIM environment
- Conduct site asset surveys at scoping and commissioning/handover stages
- Liaise with operations, maintenance staff, and stakeholders throughout design and commissioning stages
- Attend design and progress meetings, tender handover, and pre-start meetings
- Review and approve design consultant applications for payment
- Ensure compliance with current industry standards and manage risk and commercial performance effectively
- Ensure timely management of both temporary and permanent design to meet project requirements
Essential Requirements for Design Manager:
- Degree or HND in a relevant engineering discipline
- Minimum 3 years' post-graduate experience within the water or wastewater industry
- Strong knowledge of mechanical specifications, system design, and construction techniques
- Commercial awareness including NEC3, NEC4, and JCT contracts
- Knowledge of CDM regulations and health, safety, and environmental legislation
- Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 management systems
- Awareness of DSEAR and HAZOP requirements
- Proficiency in MS Office and MS Project or Primavera
- Full UK driving licence
- IOSH or NEBOSH qualification
Design Manager employer: Talent Link Ltd
Join an established contractor renowned for its commitment to excellence in the water infrastructure sector, where your role as a Design Manager will be pivotal in delivering complex projects in Portsmouth. Enjoy a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through continuous training and development opportunities, while also benefiting from a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. With a focus on innovation and sustainability, this company offers a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the community and advance your career in a supportive environment.
