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Design Manager - Water Recycling (Complex) - @One Alliance

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Mott MacDonald

15d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior & Expert Level
  • Construction & Surveying
    Engineering
  • Peterborough

AI generated summary

  • You need experience in wastewater design, strong leadership skills, a focus on sustainability, knowledge of CDM regulations, and the ability to collaborate and build stakeholder trust.
  • You will oversee design teams, manage project quality and risks, engage with suppliers, lead a multidisciplinary team, allocate resources, and drive digital transformation and innovation in sustainability.

Requirements

  • To join us on the team, an engineering, or equivalent degree is preferential however experience in the water sector and a similar role is more important.
  • It is essential you have experience of wastewater assets; proven expertise in designing wastewater infrastructure solutions, including rising mains, pipelines, pumping stations, and CSO.
  • You’ll be a strong leader with a track record in team development and stakeholder collaboration.
  • A commitment to sustainability, innovation and reducing carbon impacts through advanced engineering practices, and a solid understanding of Construction Design & Management (CDM) regulations and the ability to ensure safety and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Able to inspire and lead a team, you’ll be customer focussed in all the activities you undertake.
  • With a strong appreciation of how collaboration can truly unlock complex projects, you’ll be able to assess unique situations and draw upon your technical expertise to make decisive, yet safety conscious, decisions to keep projects on track.
  • Always operating with integrity and accountability, you’ll be able to build rapport and trust amongst your stakeholder and establish yourself and the team across the Alliance.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee design teams to ensure high-quality project plans, controlling scope, costs, risks, and resources.
  • Collaborate with discipline leads and the BIM manager to establish and monitor design quality.
  • Engage with subcontractors and suppliers, ensuring designs meet safety, environmental, and operational standards.
  • Partner with @one functions and stakeholders to deliver value-driven outcomes on time and within budget.
  • Manage risks proactively and support teams in value optimization.
  • Fulfil Principal Designer duties per CDM regulations and oversee competency assessments.
  • Ensure robust design risk assessments and H&S documentation for project portfolios.
  • Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team, focusing on performance management, development, and a diverse, inclusive culture.
  • Allocate resources strategically, identifying skill gaps and supporting recruitment as needed.
  • Lead the shift to AMP8 with a focus on digital transformation and sustainability.
  • Drive innovation in carbon reduction, 3D modelling, and standardization within design processes.

FAQs

What is the location for the Design Manager position at @One Alliance?

The position is located in Peterborough, United Kingdom.

Is this position permanent or temporary?

This position is permanent.

What are the work hours for this role?

The role is full-time.

What is the primary focus of the Design Manager role?

The primary focus is on leading the design and delivery of solutions across the infrastructure team, specifically wastewater pipelines.

What key responsibilities will the Design Manager have?

Key responsibilities include design management, project delivery, health & safety management, people and team development, and driving transformation and innovation.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

An engineering or equivalent degree is preferred, but relevant experience in the water sector, particularly with wastewater assets, is more important.

What skills are essential for the Design Manager?

Essential skills include leadership, teamwork, stakeholder collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability and innovation.

What types of projects will the Design Manager be involved in?

The Design Manager will be involved in projects related to wastewater networks, including rising mains, pipelines, pumping stations, and Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) solutions.

What benefits are offered to employees?

Benefits include a competitive salary, pension matched by employer up to 7%, options for annual leave management, various insurance options, enhanced parental leave, and health screening options.

Does Mott MacDonald Bentley support diversity and inclusion?

Yes, Mott MacDonald Bentley is dedicated to building a diverse workplace where everyone feels included and has the opportunity to thrive.

Who will the successful candidate be employed by?

The successful candidate will be employed by Mott MacDonald Bentley, a joint venture between JN Bentley and Mott MacDonald.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Mott MacDonald Bentley is committed to investing in employee development through comprehensive training, exposure to various projects, and opportunities to contribute positively to communities.

Is there flexibility in the work environment?

Yes, the company is committed to providing a flexible and agile working environment that supports both employees and business needs.

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Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities and employee opportunities. Partnering with our clients, we are solving the world's most intricate challenges. We search out the connections others fail to make, to unlock creativity and deliver better outcomes for the lives we touch every day.