Design Manager

Pinnacle Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join a major UK infrastructure contractor working across the Anglian Water AMP8 framework, based out of their Hoddesdon office, with travel to sites across the Anglian Water region. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term water infrastructure programme, supporting the design and delivery of a range of clean water and wastewater projects across the Anglian Water region. As a Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing the design process from concept and pre-construction through to construction and completion. You will work closely with Project Managers, Planners, Commercial teams, site teams, designers, consultants and supply chain partners to ensure designs are developed and delivered to the required technical, programme and commercial requirements. Key Responsibilities Manage and coordinate the design process across multiple water and wastewater projects. Lead design development from concept and feasibility through to detailed design and construction. Coordinate design information between internal teams, consultants, designers, subcontractors and suppliers. Ensure designs are delivered in line with project programmes, budgets, specifications and client requirements. Review and challenge designs to ensure they are practical, buildable and compliant with relevant standards. Manage design deliverables, technical submissions, approvals and design reviews. Work closely with construction teams to ensure designs are suitable for delivery on site. Identify and manage design risks, opportunities, interfaces and technical issues. Coordinate design changes and assess their potential impact on programme, cost and construction. Attend design, progress and technical meetings with clients, consultants and project stakeholders. Ensure design activities are appropriately planned and aligned with the overall project programme. Support the development of construction methodologies and buildability reviews. Manage design consultants and specialist subcontractors where required. Ensure appropriate design records, approvals and technical documentation are maintained. Support commercial and project teams with design-related changes, compensation events and variations. Promote best practice and continuous improvement across the AMP8 programme. Requirements Previous experience working as a Design Manager within construction, civil engineering, utilities or infrastructure. Experience within the water and wastewater sector would be highly advantageous. Strong understanding of design management processes and construction delivery. Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams, consultants and specialist subcontractors. Good understanding of civil engineering and/or water infrastructure design. Experience taking projects from concept through to construction and completion. Strong understanding of CDM, design risk management and technical compliance. Ability to understand and challenge technical information while maintaining a practical, delivery-focused approach. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience working within a framework environment would be advantageous. Relevant qualifications in civil engineering, construction, design management or a related discipline are desirable.