Design Manager (Non Infra)

Due to project growth, the position of Design Manager (non-infra) has become available to join our successful team working on the Anglian Water Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) framework.

The Strategic Pipeline Alliance (SPA) project currently involves the planning, design and construction of circa 320km of new strategic, large diameter, clean water interconnector pipelines and associated infrastructure across Anglian Water's region. The SPA Alliance is also taking on responsibility for the future interconnector pipelines, a further 260km of strategic interconnector pipelines and associated infrastructure.

This key role is accountable for the programme management of design deliverables for non-infrastructure assets required as part of the strategic pipeline solution. You will need to be confident in leading multi-disciplinary teams to provide programmes and the desired outcomes to agreed and forecast dates and support detailed design through Client governance gateways. You will have an awareness and ability to develop and drive design programmes alongside the production engineering team and report to the SLT at a higher level in terms of critical path activities.

This is a full-time role with a mix of office (Peterborough), home and site attendance required, We have a vibrant, challenging and growing business, with project environments that provide tremendous opportunities for everybody. We know that by being a more diverse company we will be more innovative, have a greater understanding of our clients' needs and will deliver smarter, more inclusive solutions for them. Our goal is to have a workforce that is representative of society and the communities in which we work. As an inclusive, family friendly employer we believe that everyone matters, and we are committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities to be able to reach their full potential.

Academically qualified design engineer
Ideally chartered (or working towards)
Previous experience leading large multi-disciplinary design teams
A good understanding of complex pumping station MEICA designs
Experience of managing design quality control processes
Able to collaborate and work effectively within a multidiscipline and diverse team
Ability to successfully deliver design and tenders to program, budget and quality requirements
Proactive approach and growth mindset, with an ability to adapt to changing scenarios
Performance management of design staff
Understanding of responsibilities under CDM, We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need for dynamic working. Such as, working part-time, remote working, or compressed hours. In return, we will explore what is possible., For some of our roles, you may be required to obtain and maintain security clearance of at least Security Check level (or SC clearance). To satisfy the requirements, you will need to have been a legal UK resident for a minimum of 5 years and have successfully complete all stages of the vetting process.

At Costain, we help to improve people's lives by creating connected, sustainable infrastructure that enables people and the planet to thrive.

We work together to shape, create, and deliver pioneering solutions that transform the performance of the UK's infrastructure ecosystem across energy, water, transportation and defence markets. Through our collaboration with customers, partners, communities, and wider industry we will deliver an infrastructure fit for a better future.

This position has a competitive salary dependent on skills and experience, in addition to a fantastic benefits package including pension contribution matched up to 10.