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Senior Design Manager - Placed based thinking

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Sweco

Aug 21

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

AI generated summary

  • You need an Engineering degree, Chartered status preferred, extensive experience in managing design teams, CDM Principal Designer skills, and a focus on health, safety, and collaboration.
  • You will lead design delivery, manage resources, ensure health and safety compliance, drive collaboration, and promote innovation in sustainability and digital technologies.

Requirements

  • To join our team, you’ll need a degree in Engineering, with Chartered Engineer status being highly desirable.
  • You will bring extensive experience in leading and managing multi-disciplinary design teams within a design and build environment, particularly in the delivery of complex capital projects.
  • With a strong focus on health and safety, you’ll be adept at fulfilling the responsibilities of a CDM Principal Designer, ensuring safety is at the forefront of all design activities.
  • You’ll excel in fostering collaboration, both within your team and with external stakeholders, driving innovative and sustainable solutions that align with place-based thinking.
  • Your leadership will inspire continuous improvement, and your strategic approach will help shape the future of water recycling in the East of England.

Responsibilities

  • - Lead the design delivery for the Place Based Thinking programme, ensuring high-quality engineering outputs that meet project standards.
  • - Develop and manage the engineering resource strategy, allocating resources effectively to meet project demands.
  • - Fulfil the role of CDM Principal Designer, prioritizing health, safety, and compliance in all design activities.
  • - Foster collaboration within the leadership team and with key stakeholders, driving the successful delivery of business objectives.
  • - Champion innovation and sustainability, integrating nature-based solutions and new digital technologies into the programme.

FAQs

What is the main role of the Senior Design Manager?

The main role of the Senior Design Manager is to lead the Place Based Thinking programme, ensuring the delivery of innovative and sustainable capital investment projects that align with Anglian Water's commitment to environmental and social prosperity.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A degree in Engineering is required, with Chartered Engineer status being highly desirable.

What is the expected office presence for employees?

Employees are expected to have office or site presence on an average of three days a week.

What are the key responsibilities of the Senior Design Manager?

Key responsibilities include leading design delivery, managing engineering resources, fulfilling the role of CDM Principal Designer, fostering collaboration with stakeholders, and championing innovation and sustainability.

What experience is necessary for the role?

Extensive experience in leading and managing multi-disciplinary design teams within a design and build environment, particularly in the delivery of complex capital projects, is necessary.

Is health and safety a priority for this position?

Yes, a strong focus on health and safety is crucial, and the Senior Design Manager will need to ensure safety is prioritized in all design activities as a CDM Principal Designer.

What values does the @one Alliance uphold?

The @one Alliance values building trust, doing the right thing, and always exploring to promote environmental and social prosperity.

How does Sweco support diversity and inclusion?

Sweco aims to promote equality, inclusivity, and diversity by respecting the contributions of individuals and encouraging applications from diverse backgrounds.

Is experience in nature-based solutions required?

While experience specifically in nature-based solutions is not explicitly stated as a requirement, championing innovation and integrating such solutions into the programme is a key aspect of the role.

How can applicants with disabilities get assistance in the application process?

Applicants with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodations can contact HR at GB_Function-HR-Resourcing@sweco.co.uk for assistance with their application process.

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Sweco

Transforming society together

Engineering & Construction
Industry
10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Sweco plans and designs the sustainable communities and cities of the future. Together with our clients and the collective knowledge of our 21,000 architects, engineers and other specialists, we co-create solutions to address urbanisation, capture the power of digitalisation, and make our societies more sustainable. Sweco is Europe’s leading engineering and architecture consultancy, with sales of approximately SEK 24 billion (EUR 2.2 billion). The company is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.