Freelance Design Manager

e are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join a leading contractor on a major project. This is an excellent opportunity to take a key role in managing design delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams and ensuring the project is delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.Must have previous experience working on water or wastewater infrastructure projects.Key Responsibilities:Lead and manage the design process throughout all stages of the project.Manage design programmes, technical submissions, design changes and requests for information.Ensure designs comply with relevant Building Regulations, industry standards and water sector requirements.Monitor design quality, ensuring technical solutions meet project specifications and client expectations.Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.Maintain effective relationships with Southern Water, the client, consultants and the wider project delivery team.Identify and manage design risks, resolving technical issues to support project delivery.Ensure designs are coordinated with construction activities to minimise delays and avoid unnecessary rework.Requirements:Proven experience as a Design Manager within a main contractor or infrastructure delivery environment.Previous experience delivering water or wastewater infrastructure projects, ideally within the Southern Water framework.Experience managing complex construction or civil ..... full job details .....