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Senior/Principal Design Manager – Design & Build
AtkinsRéalisSenior Design Manager for Design & Build projects at AtkinsRéalis, delivering transformational programmes for critical UK infrastructure. Working on landmark engineering projects while leading a multi-disciplinary team.
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and shape a team of engineers for delivery of technical design work on complex multi-disciplinary D&B projects
- Contribute to business operational activities including hiring, line management, business development, and client management
- Accountable for managing production, reviewing, and approving technical deliverables such as design reports, drawings, calculations, and scopes of work
- Provide Technical Leadership within discipline for the regional and national D&AT practice
- Grow, develop, and manage the Design Management capabilities within the regional and/or nationally practice
- Work independently with guidance in only the most challenging situations
- Exercise personal judgement to solve difficult problems where appropriate
- Advise client, operational, project, or service activities within project teams and wider D&AT Practice initiatives
- Inspire and lead a global multi-disciplinary team to deliver integrated design solutions
Requirements
What you’ll need- A degree in Civil Water Engineering or equivalent
- Chartered Civil Engineer
- Demonstrate strong understanding of leading design management
- Broad knowledge of technical disciplines in areas such as hydraulics, wastewater and clean water infrastructure, water reuse, pipelines and other disciplines
- Takes broad perspective to identify innovative solutions
- Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and broad expertise in engineering
- Thought leadership in risk assessment, quality control, proactive design management, change management and collaboration with key disciplines involved in water infrastructure design and delivery, eg MEICA, structures, geotechnics
- Expert knowledge of current design codes and standards
- Proficiency in applicable analytical software and related tools such as Autocad, CDE’s, MS Suite, Power BI, and other management software
- Experience in Water market and design & build (D&B) is essential for this role
- A proactive, agile, highly motivated mindset with a collaborative approach to own and drive teamwork
- Comfortable liaising with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally
- Proven experience in leading large-scale engineering design delivery for a design consultancy within a multi-disciplinary environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Enjoy competitive salaries
- Employee rewards
- A brilliant range of benefits you can tailor to suit your own health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle choices
- Opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise
- Hybrid working culture
- Flexible holiday allowances to balance a great job and fulfilling personal life
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Civil Water EngineeringDesign ManagementHydraulicsWastewater InfrastructureClean Water InfrastructureWater ReusePipelinesRisk AssessmentQuality ControlChange Management
Soft Skills
LeadershipProblem SolvingCollaborationInnovative ThinkingAgilityMotivationTeamworkClient ManagementCommunicationJudgment
Certifications
Chartered Civil Engineer