We are currently working with a leading civil contractor to recruit a Design Manager for a civil engineering framework within the water sector based in South Wales.

The role requires a Design Manager to work collaboratively with the client and take responsibility for coordinating the design process on a project, from tender stage to client handover, ensuring that the designs produced are efficiently buildable, sustainable, delivered on time, and within budget.

Projects will be predominantly civil-biased, wastewater schemes, with individual values from £5 - £30.M.

Ideally, you will have a proven background in design coordination/management within a civil engineering environment. However, the client is open to speaking with the Project Manager, who can detail a strong background in design management. Additionally, they would be happy to consider candidates ascending from a design consultancy background.

The Design Manager will be accountable for the following within each project:

* Ensuring completeness of scope in the Design Brief and allocation of the remit to the designer(s)

* Accountable for the day-to-day management and coordination of technical and engineering activities.

* Ensure suitable design is delivered within safety, sustainability, time, cost, and quality requirements.

* Communication of the design programme to the project team and Client as required.

* Management of design change in line with the Site Change Control process and mitigation of any design delays where applicable.

* Engagement in the periodic assessment of our designer's performance.

Qualifications & Training

* Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent relevant body desirable

* Knowledge and experience using various BIM packages, ProjectWise, Connect Bentley, AutoCAD, Autodesk Revit, Navisworks, etc.)

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In return, the client can offer a progressive career and continuity of regional work on exciting and challenging civil engineering projects