Design Manager - Water Industry National Environment Programme

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locations
Peterborough
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 3 Days Ago
job requisition id
R26211
Who are we? Here within the @one Alliance we are a totally collaborative organisation made up of our eight partner companies (Anglian Water, Balfour Beatty, Barhale, Binnies, MMB, MWH Treatment, Skanska and SWECO) and our extended supply chain, delivering over half of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme. We are gearing up for our most exciting and challenging Asset Management Period yet, known as AMP8, this will see us deliver a programme of work larger than we’ve ever delivered before. We’ll be embarking on a new kind of project delivery focusing on nature-based solutions like wetlands and urban drainage schemes. We are driving change, empowering us to set global benchmarks and build a better environment, with the opportunity to offer enhanced growth and development to our workforce. We’re looking to build on our existing teams with an environment built for career
progression.
With such an exciting portfolio of projects planned for AMP8 to keep the water flowing across the region, our ability to manage our work and outperform against our customer’s expectations will come under greater scrutiny. To ensure we have the structure in place to help us succeed, we’re
looking for a Design Manager to lead an engineering team to create and develop value-driven solutions that achieve our capital investment programme outcomes and manage the design for the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) portfolio of projects within Infrastructure (wastewater networks).Are you ready to join the most exciting AMP we’ve ever seen?What will you be doing as our new Design Manager WINEP?In your new position as Design Manager, you lead the infrastructure engineering teams approach on shaping and delivering WINEP for AMP8. This program aims to address environmental challenges, enhance resilience, and manage flood risk within Anglian Waters region.As a WINEP Design Manager, you will collaborate with various internal and external stakeholders, including the Environment Agency; landscape architects; community members and Anglian Water’s hydraulic modelling team. The role will require you to embrace new ways of delivery with an emphasis on catchment wide assessments, focussing not purely on attenuation and civils solutions but also embracing the use of sustainable urban drainage systems (SUDS) and retrofitting them into the existing urban landscape.Key Accountabilities:Design Management:Lead and manage the design delivery for the WINEP portfolio of projects within infrastructure (wastewater networks) engineering.Develop and manage Engineering Project Plans that include scope, program, cost, risk, and resources.Provide direction on suitable design methods in collaboration with Discipline Lead Engineers.Assess project complexity and assign suitably competent engineering resources.Implement design quality procedures and ensure adherence to achieve a right-first-time philosophy.Manage supplier and subcontractor design input, including engagement, selection, management, and integration of designs.Project Delivery:Work in partnership with other functions to deliver outcomes for your portfolio.Seek and deliver opportunities to achieve affordability and value within your portfolio.Support the development and management of project programs to achieve milestones and drive efficiencies.Produce designs that contribute to enhancing sustainability.Health & Safety:Undertake delegated duties of the Principal Designer as per CDM Regulations.Manage CDM competency assessments for your team and projects.Ensure the production of design risk assessments and manage health & safety documentation for your portfolio.People/Team Development:Provide clear, consistent, and visible leadership to your portfolio design team.Undertake people management responsibilities, including performance management and personal development.Allocate resources based on project priorities and complexity.Support team development and recruitment efforts.Transformation:Support the engineering team transformation and transition into AMP8.Drive a culture of experimentation, innovation, risk management, and continuous improvement within your team.Reduce carbon and natural capital within designs and embrace new digital technologies.A little bit about your skills, experience and behaviours…..To be successful in this position you will hold a degree in an engineering discipline and preferably be Chartered or working towards Chartered status, with proven experience in the Water sector ideally on pipelines, pressurised networks, attenuation tanks, combined sewer overflows or drainage projects. You’ll have a familiarity with UK Water Industry regulations, and a thirst for knowledge.You’ll have solid people management skills and have adaptable collaborative communication skills. You’re aware of the importance of Quality Assurance and Risk and Opportunities Management, and focused on Right First-Time approach, whilst considering delivery on time implications. Our Approach to Diversity & Inclusion At the Anglian Water’s @one Alliance, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and talents. We believe that diversity enriches our team, fuels innovation, and drives success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, and actively encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. We are dedicated to creating an environment free from discrimination and bias, where everyone has equal opportunities for growth and advancement. Join us in creating a culture where diversity is celebrated, and inclusion is the norm.Alongside this we want to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to showcase their abilities during the interview process. If you require any specific accommodations or adjustments due to a disability or any other individual circumstances, please do not hesitate to let us know. Our vision A collaborative alliance, driving change. Empowering us to set global benchmarks and building a better environment for our customers. We strive to:Empower our people; Delight our Customers; Embrace digital transformation; Deliver brilliance. Our Values To bring environmental and social prosperity to the region we serve through our commitment to Love Every Drop we:Build trust; Do the right thing; Are always exploring. The Anglian Water @one Alliance. Eight partners, endless opportunities
Location: Hybrid, Peterborough.
About Us The Anglian Water @one Alliance is a collaborative organisation of consultants and contractors working together to deliver a significant portion of Anglian Water’s capital investment programme.
We design and construct water and water recycling (waste water) treatment centres that serve more than six million people in the East of England and maintain and improve the water mains and the sewerage network in the region.
With an eye firmly on carbon reduction and creating a more sustainable world - we are always looking for the very best people who are ready to bring fresh ideas to the table to help us all meet the AMP7 challenge.
We value diversity and inclusion. We see it as central to our success as an organisation. We truly believe we are better able to understand and meet the needs of our customers if our organisation reflects the communities we serve.
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