Design Manager

An established civil engineering and infrastructure contractor is looking for an experienced Design Manager to join their team on a freelance contract basis in Grays, Essex. This is a key technical role leading design consultants and multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver design solutions on a major infrastructure project, from feasibility through to construction support and handover. Responsibilities for Design Manager: Take ownership of the technical appropriateness, compliance and quality of the design solutions delivered throughout the project life cycle Lead design consultants and multi-disciplinary engineering teams to deliver designs to schedule and budget Manage contracts with external design consultants, ensuring their duties are discharged under the contract Deliver concept, basic and detailed design solutions for clean water, wastewater and biosolids treatment, pipelines, trunk mains, sewers, pumping stations and networks Ensure design work complies with customer and statutory standards, regulations and specifications Produce and manage engineering budgets and schedules, and implement change control to manage budget, programme and scope changes Ensure engineering outputs follow health and safety legislation, business processes and quality management systems, including checked and verified calculations, drawings and specifications Support supply chain selection for specialist design input Liaise with engineering managers, project managers, consultants and other stakeholders on project issues, scope changes and risks Manage temporary works design, including engagement of internal and external temporary works designers Essential Requirements for Design Manager: Minimum 5 years' experience in design management within major infrastructure and construction projects Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams within a Design and Build contract environment Experience delivering complex tunnelling, shafts, underground structures or heavy civil engineering packages Experience managing design through all project stages, including feasibility, optioneering, preliminary design, detailed design, construction support and handover Strong understanding of NEC contracts, particularly design obligations and change management Experience developing and managing design programmes aligned to construction and procurement requirements Experience of foul water drainage systems and potable water mains Experience working with BIM and common data environments Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline Chartered Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership with a recognised institution (ICE, IStructE or equivalent), or Incorporated Engineer Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise with clients and staff

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