Design Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen with a £115m+ turnover Civil Engineering contractor working on the long-term Wessex Water framework, securing work through 2030 and potentially up to 2035.

We are seeking a Design Manager to oversee a portfolio of construction-phase projects, focusing on value engineering and buildability. This role requires occasional travel across Somerset and Dorset; a full UK driving licence is required.

As Design Manager you will:

• Lead the design team, ensuring that they meet clients

requirements and project objectives

• Manage the design function, ensuring that design deliverables are produced to allocated key dates
• Ensure the organisation of design elements, documenting in into the Design Management Plan and preparing regular status updates
• Attend Programme, project and technical meeting
• Provide support during construction and commissioning stages of work
• Ensure that design complies with all Health and Safety codes and legislation

Our client requires a Design Manager with:

• HND/Degree in an engineering related discipline
• Extensive experience working in a multi-disciplinary design environment
• Experience of working on civil engineering projects, ideally within the Water sector

Salary and benefits include:

• £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
• Company car or car allowance
• 26 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
• Company bonus
• 42.5 hour working week
• Private healthcare

If you would like more information, or to apply for this vacancy, please contact Kelly Evans on (phone number removed). The reference for this vacancy is (phone number removed).

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