Design Manager

Job Description



Relevant Vacancy: Design Manager - £45k to £55kpa



Location: Ilkeston



Key Competencies:



Personal Attributes



Ability to take decisions and demonstrate accountability and integrity.

Ability be an active and participating team member, able to transfer skills to others in order to achieve business objectives

Ability to troubleshoot and strategise in order to meet the long-term vision of the company.

Problem solver and target driven individual.

Ability to deliver required results while working in a high pressure environment.

Sound communication and organisation skills as well as an attention to detail



Technical Specification:



Experience Required



Experience in a similar role, preferably clean water basedEssential Qualifications



BTEC HNC/HND in an engineering field as a minimum

EUSR water hygiene card

Competent in using Microsoft Word & ExcelDesirable Qualifications



Degree in an engineering field

Strong Auto-CAD design skills will be advantageous

Ability to use Microsoft project to manage programmes

Membership with relevant professional body

Multi-disciplinary knowledge desired

Other Comments



Driving license required



Role Summary:



Taking the lead responsibility for MEICA & Civil design projects throughout the outline design, detailed design and construction support stages

Directly manage a team of multidisciplinary design engineers to produce design outputs compliant with clients specifications and standards.

Managing specialist external design resources where required

Preparation and agreement of proposals, programmes and general management of resources to ensure the design team delivers in line with the agreed financial approvals and programme.

Producing and managing a programme for all design projects ensuring that the clients expectations are suitably managed.

Carrying out site scoping/survey visits as required to obtain information necessary for design development

Ensuring that all design is developed, produced and approved in line with companies QA procedures

Reviewing, auditing and approving all technical reports, appraisals, designs and drawings to ensure that these comply with the client's health and safety and technical standards, while meeting legal and environmental obligations.

Arranging and chairing workshops and regular design meetings to review design proposals and progress and to consider issues such as build-ability, commissioning, HAZOPs, Control Philosophy and URS reviews

Assisting with placement and management of procurement packages

Supporting project managers and directors within the business

Keeping up to date with technical & HSQE matters, and being aware of policy and developments in these areas

Presenting technical data or project results to both technical and non-technical Clients and Colleagues

Maintaining design input throughout the project life-cycle - from the feasibility stage, to outline and detail design, through to construction and handover

Carry out any other duties appropriate to this post