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Hays Construction and Property

Design Manager - Water Projects

Hays Construction and Property Chatham
500 to 575
32 - 40 hour


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    Hays Construction and Property

    Design Manager - Water Projects

    Hays Construction and Property Chatham
    500 to 575
    32 - 40 hour
    Status Open
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    What we ask

    Education

    No minimum education required

    What we offer

    Salary
    £500 to £575
    Hours
    32 to 40 hours per week
    Employment type
    temporary

    Job description

    A specialist infrastructure business delivering major improvements to water and wastewater networks is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support a growing programme of AMP8 projects across Kent and the South East.This contract position will be centred around the Chatham office, with a blend of site visits and flexible working. The role offers the opportunity to become involved in schemes at various stages of the project lifecycle, from early design development through to construction support and final delivery.

    The Opportunity

    The AMP8 investment period is creating significant demand for experienced water professionals who can bridge the gap between design teams and project delivery functions. As Design Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring engineering solutions are developed efficiently, meet operational requirements and can be successfully delivered on site.

    Working as part of an established framework team in Chatham, you'll help drive design performance across a portfolio of clean water and wastewater projects that are essential to improving regional infrastructure.

    Key Responsibilities

    Leading and coordinating multidisciplinary design activities
    Managing relationships with external engineering consultants and technical partners
    Reviewing designs to ensure practicality, safety and buildability
    Tracking design progress against programme milestones
    Facilitating technical workshops and design reviews
    Identifying engineering risks and developing mitigation strategies
    Supporting construction teams with technical queries and design changes
    Ensuring compliance with client specifications, environmental requirements and industry standardsWhat You'll Need

    This role is aimed at experienced professionals who have already delivered projects within the UK water industry.

    You'll ideally bring:

    Previous Design Management experience within infrastructure, utilities or water projects
    A proven background in clean water, wastewater or process engineering environments
    Understanding of AMP delivery models and framework contracts
    Experience coordinating civil, mechanical, electrical and process design disciplines
    Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
    Engineering qualifications or equivalent industry experiencePrevious water sector experience is essential. The client is specifically seeking candidates who understand the technical, operational and regulatory requirements unique to water and wastewater project delivery.

    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.

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    Salary description

    £500.00 - £575.00 per day

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