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Senior Design Manager

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Skanska

11d ago

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

Requirements

  • - Engineering degree.
  • - Preferably a professional qualification (e.g. chartered Engineer).
  • - Experience of designing multi-disciplinary capital projects within a design & build collaborative environment.
  • - Leading and managing people, teams and designer’s responsibilities under CDM.

Responsibilities

  • Provide leadership to team to manage the design delivery for the programme to the correct standards and specifications.
  • Lead your team to produce design deliverables, with consideration of health & safety, the environment, construction, procurement, the customer, and Anglian Water operations.
  • Develop new ways of working and solutions to reduce carbon, protect and increase natural capital, address climate change, and embrace innovations and new digital technologies.
  • Develop the engineering resource strategy and plan and allocate resources.
  • Lead your team to collaborate with and support the Stage 1 Solutions Team, including taking responsibility for the design aspects.
  • Measure, monitor and report on design performance and risk management.
  • Fulfil the role and responsibilities of the CDM Principal Designer delegating duties and undertaking CDM competency assessments.
  • Form collaborative relationships, manage key technical stakeholders and develop relationships with the Anglian Water engineering community.

FAQs

What is the closing date for this job application?

The external closing date for this vacancy is Wednesday, September 11, 2024.

What city is the job located in?

The job is located in Peterborough.

What type of contract is being offered for this position?

This position is offered on a permanent contract basis.

What qualifications are required for the Senior Design Manager role?

Applicants should have an engineering degree and preferably a professional qualification, such as chartered Engineer.

What experience is needed for this role?

Candidates should have experience designing multi-disciplinary capital projects within a design & build collaborative environment, as well as experience in leading and managing people and teams under CDM regulations.

What are some key responsibilities of the Senior Design Manager?

Key responsibilities include leading the design delivery team, developing engineering resource strategies, measuring design performance, managing key technical stakeholders, and fulfilling the role of CDM Principal Designer.

Does Skanska embrace diversity in the workplace?

Yes, Skanska thrives on embracing differences, including various social backgrounds, ethnicity, disability, gender identity or expression, age, religion, sexual orientation, and other protected characteristics.

Is flexible working an option for this role?

Yes, candidates are encouraged to ask about flexibility at the interview stage, and options will be explored based on the role's requirements.

Will the company provide reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process?

Yes, applicants who require any adjustments to support them during the application process are encouraged to contact Skanska at recruitment@skanska.co.uk.

Are there any commitments towards responding to applicants?

Yes, Skanska is a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer, and they commit to responding to every applicant.

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Skanska Group uses knowledge & foresight to shape the way people live, work, and connect. More than 135 years in the making, we’re one of the world’s largest development and construction companies, with 2020 revenue totaling SEK 159 billion. We operate in select markets throughout the Nordics, Europe and the United States. Together with our customers and the collective expertise of our 32,000+ teammates, we create innovative and sustainable solutions that support healthy living beyond our lifetime. Founded in Sweden in 1887 as a maker of concrete, we were driven by a dual purpose: to innovate and build what’s good for people and society. Today we develop, design and build everything from healthy and green office buildings to smart homes and infrastructure. We partner to innovate, and we continue to hold our founding values at the heart of everything we do. Skanska Linkedin Page House Rules We welcome and encourage participation. However, there are some rules we ask everyone to follow in order to maintain a friendly and respectful community. We will remove any posted content that is not aligned with Skanska's values and Code of Conduct, including: Text, images or video containing profanity, sexually graphic or offensive language, spam, illegal content – laws that govern the use of copyrights, trade secrets, etc. will be followed.

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    The health and safety of people and our en­vironment lies at the very heart of what we do. In situations that are physically or psychologi­cally unsafe we refuse to be bystanders. We are changemakers and action takers. This applies to the environment and climate change too. We advocate for sustainable solutions and operate in this spirit, holding each other accountable for the legacy that we leave future generations.

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    Each of us honors our individual responsibility to lead by example and to act with the highest de­gree of integrity and transparency. We encoura­ge different perspectives, foster a space in which people can speak freely and live by our Code of Conduct. Short cuts are unacceptable.

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