Design Manager (Water & Wastewater)

Overview

Arcadis is the world\''s leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world’s most complex challenges and deliver more impact together.Role description

Design Manager (Water and Wastewater)

role in the Water Optimisation team within Arcadis\'' Design Management capability. We are renowned for delivering technically challenging water projects and AMP8 programmes, collaborating with some of the country’s most prominent water companies and contractors. You will lead our teams on a variety of projects across the UK. Reporting to the Framework or Technical Director, you will provide dynamic technical leadership, coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to meet client expectations. The role requires practical technical understanding of water engineering matters, appreciation of commercial and contract management, and experience managing water projects/programmes of work. The role also offers a pathway towards senior management positions and requires the ability to work effectively across organisational boundaries, both internally and externally to Arcadis.Dimensions of the job

Responsible for delivery of medium to large scale, complex multi-disciplinary projects or elements of major projects in own discipline with fee typically in the range of £1M+.Demonstrable design manager capability and applied sector experience, including leading, managing and coordinating teams. Strong consulting skills including project management and client relationship management at senior management level. Experience in managing business relationships at senior management level.Role accountabilities

Technically lead and coordinate multi-disciplined wastewater or water treatment / infrastructure projects and programmes of work throughout the design life cycleCollaborate with key clients, partner organisations and supply chain maintaining Arcadis’ reputation for high quality, innovative design and a positive client experienceBuild and sustain adequate resource for the delivery of the project or programme and support identify strategic recruitment needsWork with the Framework Director, Project Manager and Commercial team to manage the programme, ensure commercial rigour, deliver profitable outputs and resolve project issues efficientlyProvide Line Management, career direction and pastoral care to team members, taking a proactive role in developing them to their full potential, leading by example to achieve sector/divisional goals and championing a high quality, innovative and entrepreneurial culturePromote a culture that is proactive on Safety, Health, Quality and Sustainability mattersPromote a culture of innovation, helping to develop engineering technology and continuous improvement systemsPerforming other duties as required from time to time by your Client Manager or Arcadis Senior Leadership TeamWork with other Arcadis teams to foster collaboration, ensuring the collective knowledge and experience is shared across allQualifications and Experience

Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Process Engineering or other directly related degreeChartered or Incorporated Engineer status and membership of a professional institution such as ICE, IMechE, IET, IChemE, or CIWEMRelevant water industry experienceTakes accountability and leads by exampleHas excellent people management skills, ensuring that the best talent is used to meet the resource demands for the projected workloadExtensive experience of contract, commercial, project and programme managementExtensive experience of working on complex design and delivery frameworks and / or design and build projectsIs digitally curious and/or proficientAn excellent communicator at all levels who works effectively with people from other organisations, backgrounds, and disciplines, utilising their knowledge and experience to best effectDemonstrable experience of building and sustaining successful teamsExhibit behaviours consistent with the Arcadis vision and valuesWhy Arcadis?

We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone\''s contribution matters. It\’s why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You\’ll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you\’ll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy.Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging

Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging: We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of how we improve quality of life and we work with six EDandI Workstreams: Age, Disability, Faith, Gender, LGBT+ and Race. A diverse and skilled workforce is essential to our ..... full job details .....