Design Manager

We''re looking for a clean water Design Manager to join our Natural Resources team to lead and manage engineering design delivery for assigned clean water projects on our new 7-year, c 1bn framework with Southern Water. Interested more in wastewater? Then still apply as we''re hiring for that too. Location: agile working from home with visits to the Falmer office, East Sussex on a weekly/bi-weekly or even monthly basis depending on your location (+ car allowance benefit) Contract: Permanent, Fulltime Responsibilities As a Design Manager, you''ll provide expert engineering support to the design and construction of the Southern Water portfolio of non-infrastructure, clean water projects. Services covering the counties of Kent, Sussex and Hampshire, including the Isle of Wight. Currently we''re in the pre-con stage but the framework offers longevity as well with a 7-year framework. Your day to day will include: Spearheading and optimising the engineering assurance process for designs prepared by partner at outline design and Capital Delivery partners at tender and construction design Ensuring that the Engineering Design team, design consultants and construction partners are developing technically and economically proficient engineering solutions Implementing design quality procedures upholding right-first-time philosophy adherence Seeking opportunities in enhancing affordability and value throughout the design process Maintaining compliance with Construction Design and ..... full job details .....