Design Manager - Brighton
23 days ago
Brighton
Design Manager - Water Treatment Plant - Brighton About the RoleAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly experienced Design Manager to lead engineering design delivery across a portfolio of major infrastructure projects. This role will act as the central point of contact for all design-related matters, ensuring seamless collaboration between internal teams, design consultants, delivery partners and key stakeholders. You will shape the full engineering lifecycle - from project definition through outline and detailed design, all the way to construction, commissioning and handover. This is a leadership position with genuine influence, innovation opportunity, and the ability to drive technical excellence across a multi-disciplinary environment. Key Responsibilities Design Leadership • Lead and manage engineering design delivery for assigned projects., • Drive engineering assurance across internal teams and external partners., • Ensure design outputs are technically robust, cost-effective and aligned with project objectives., • Develop engineering project plans, covering scope, schedule, cost, risk and resources., • Champion design quality and a right-first-time approach., • Support innovation, best practice and continuous improvement across the programme., • Oversee supplier and subcontractor design contributions, ensuring integration with overall project requirements., • Work collaboratively with project management, construction, commercial and operational teams., • Identify opportunities for value engineering and improved affordability., • Support programme milestones and efficiencies., • Contribute to sustainable design, including carbon reduction and natural capital enhancement., • Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and manage design-related safety risks., • Provide strong leadership to the design team, fostering an inclusive and positive working culture., • Mentor and develop team members, identifying skills gaps and supporting recruitment where needed., • Chartered Engineer (or equivalent) with a degree in an engineering discipline., • Extensive engineering design, construction and management experience., • Proven background leading multi-disciplinary technical teams., • Strong knowledge of water and wastewater treatment processes., • Skilled in driving innovation and optimising engineering solutions., • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to translate complex technical information., • Strong organisational skills with experience managing multiple deliverables., • Experience with engineering quality procedures and document control., • A passion for environmental improvement and sustainable engineering., • Ability to influence stakeholders across multi-functional teams., • Full UK driving licence. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. 4764506