Design Manager

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to take responsibility for the design delivery of non-infrastructure wastewater projects across the Severn Trent Water AMP8 Framework. Working across multidisciplinary wastewater schemes, you'll manage the design process from scope and programme through to technical assurance and delivery, coordinating closely with design, delivery, commercial and MEICA teams. The role operates on a hybrid basis, with three days per week across site offices in Rugby, Finham and Netheridge, and two days working from home. The Role You'll be involved in: Managing design delivery across non-infrastructure wastewater projectsIdentifying design scope, requirements and key deliverablesReviewing and challenging design programmesManaging design deliverables and design changeCoordinating multidisciplinary design and construction teamsLeading design progress and coordination meetingsManaging design reviews, technical assurance reviews and CDM reviewsLeading buildability, carbon and DfMA workshopsChallenging designs to achieve practical, carbon-efficient and commercially viable solutionsImplementing and managing project BIM strategySupporting the nominated Principal DesignerCoordinating closely with Project Managers, Commercial Managers, design consultants, MEICA leads and supply-chain partnersSupporting procurement decisions across individual work packagesMaintaining design quality, governance and assurance throughout project deliveryWhat They're Looking For Previous Design Management experience within the water sectorStrong experience specifically across non-infrastructure wastewater projectsBackground in Mechanical, Electrical, ICA or Civil EngineeringHNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering disciplineExperience delivering multidisciplinary design and construction projectsGood technical understanding of water and wastewater processes and assetsExperience and knowledge of Sludge Treatment and THPStrong understanding of design delivery, procurement, management and quality assuranceKnowledge of BIM to ISO 19650Working knowledge of the NEC4 suite of contractsGood understanding of CDM Regulations 2015Commercial and contractual awarenessStrong programme preparation and management capabilitiesGood communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skillsIdeally progressing towards Chartered professional statusFull driving licenceExperience across sludge treatment and Thermal Hydrolysis Process (THP) is particularly important for this requirement. Why Apply? 500- 600 per dayOutside IR35Initial 6-month contract40 hours per weekHybrid working - 3 days on-site / 2 days from homeMajor Severn Trent Water AMP8 programmeStrong focus on non-infrastructure wastewaterSenior responsibility across multidisciplinary design deliveryExposure to BIM, DfMA, low-carbon design and technical assuranceOpportunity to work across complex sludge treatment projectsIf you're an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in non-infrastructure wastewater and multidisciplinary design delivery, particularly across sludge treatment and THP projects, apply now to be considered.