Overview My Client is recruiting for a Technical / Design Manager in the Water Sector. We are looking to strengthen our Technical Design team with a Technical Manager - Water based at Falmer near Brighton with hybrid working available. You will report directly to the Head of Technical Management and you will be responsible for programme level technical governance on water projects from initial definition of need through optioneering, solution development, detail design and construction support. Responsibilities

Provide technical assurance across teams of design managers and discipline design engineers in the development of water technical solutions from initial need statement through optioneering, solution development, value engineering, detail design and construction support. Ensure affordable design solutions are developed within project budget and solution risk is appropriately managed and communicated throughout the solution development process. Establish collaborative working relationships with the client, design teams, construction staff and supply chain representatives to promote buildability and supply chain efficiency in design outputs. Ensure sustainable design solutions are completed in accordance with CDM Regulations. Ensure design solutions meet all the requirements of the programme's systems and governance procedures. Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations. Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback. Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role. In all internal and external contact, present a professional and positive image of the Company as well as maintaining mutually constructive, positive, and beneficial relationships. Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.

Competencies

Relationship development and working with others to deliver results (Collaboration) Customer focus Managing self and others Taking ownership to deliver results, demonstrating resilience and drive (Responsibility) Attention to detail Resourcefulness Leadership Performance Measurement Problem Solving Decision Making Commercially astute

Experience and Qualifications

Engineering discipline ideally Mechanical or Electrical (other disciplines may be considered) Experience of technical project delivery in a design-build environment Experience in the Water Treatment Industry Experience in leading and managing multi-disciplinary design teams Degree in an engineering-related discipline Must be delivery-driven with the ability to set targets, manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectives Technical and management skills Able to identify and manage project/programme risk Able to identify and manage changes to project scope Ideally Chartered Engineer in an engineering-related discipline Preferably experience of working in Joint Ventures Experience of offsite manufactured design solutions would be helpful

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