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Design ManagerRead on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.Hybrid Minimum 3 days/week at Warrington Office Full-Time, Permanent Company Overview:We are a leading consultancy delivering engineering and management services across the Utilities, Energy and Infrastructure sectors. As part of our long-term, strategic partnership with our water clients, we are supporting the delivery of AMP8 (2025 2030) projects under a 5bn framework agreement and now seek an experienced Design Manager to join our team to support this delivery.Role Overview:Reporting To: Engineering Manager / Framework Delivery LeadThe Design Manager will play a critical role in the provision of high-quality design solutions for AMP8 projects. The scope of work ranges from feasibility and outline design through to detailed design. This role requires a strong background in the water industry, design leadership skills, and experience working within collaborative, regulated environments. You will act as a key interface between internal teams, stakeholders, and other project partners.Key Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate technical disciplines to ensure the development of a high-quality design that meets the agreed scope. Management of the allocated design partner and project teams to delivery against agreed design deliverables, programmes, budgets Able to act as the Principal Designer under the CDM regulations Manage change control processes, including EWN and CE (or equivalent). Responsible for managing design risk and providing input to the project risk register. Prepare and manage project documentation including meeting minutes, action trackers, and design coordination records. Support project financial planning, including forecasting, tracking, and reporting of design spend. Co-ordinate and manage design risk, buildability, carbon and DfMa workshops (amongst others) Identify and manage design risks and contribute to the overall project risk register. Liaise with other teams including Asset & Assurance, Process & Lifting Equipment, and Construction to ensure seamless project integration. Coordination and management of design reviews, technical assurance reviews and CDM reviews Ensure the design is compliant with relevant Standards and Specifications.Candidate Requirements:Essential: Proven experience in Design Management within the UK water industry. Civil engineering qualification Coordination and management of design reviews, technical assurance reviews and CDM reviews Familiarity with project controls including risk management, cost forecasting, and change control. NEC 3 & 4 experience Excellent communication and coordination skills with the ability to facilitate stakeholder meetings. Ability to work independently within a seconded role while remaining aligned with employer oversight.Desirable: Chartered or working towards Chartership (e.g. ICE, IStructE, CIWEM). Strong working knowledge of wastewater network and treatment systems.