Design Manager

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is recruiting Design Managers to become part of our talented Sustainable Infrastructure team.

Wood has a long established and evolving business delivering environmental and engineering consultancy and advice to clients within the UK and worldwide.  Our work covers a broad range of sectors and clients such as water, waste, sustainable infrastructure, environment, green energy and municipal with a focus on delivering engineering solutions for water and wastewater treatment, flooding, water and sewerage networks, waste recycling and sustainable energy to name a few.  There are plenty of opportunities to broaden your horizons and support Wood’s purpose of unlocking solutions to deliver a net-zero future and enable a more sustainable, resilient and liveable world.

You belong here

We are looking for engineers to lead multi-disciplinary teams and delivery projects.  We are looking for people that bring the following qualities to our team:

• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive; ‘can-do’ attitude
• Collaborative
• Comfortable with challenging others and being challenged yourself
• Organised; and able to reconcile competing priorities

Management and Support of People

• Taking ownership of the project outcomes
• Managing internal design coordination activities
• Managing external design coordination activities between the design team and the client
• Trouble shooter / problem solver ; aiding resolution of challenges
• Motivating the team to ensure that outputs are delivered in line with the agreed programme
• Coach and mentor designers and actively contribute to the technical development of skills throughout the wider team

Project delivery and governance

• Perform ‘lead engineer’ and ‘project manager’ role for water sector design projects
• Deliver the design to a high quality in line with internal & external expectations (including client asset standards)

• Participate in proposals, scoping technical work packages and resourcing/time estimates
• Preparation and/or review of design deliverables including specifications, calculations, reports, 3D models and production drawings

• Provide technical, risk and value challenge to teams
• Maintain clear delivery processes and procedures
• Manage governance activities in line with Wood and Client assurance systems
• Deliver the design in line with the agreed programme and budget
• Perform contract administration to manage change
• Identify project stakeholders and the requirements for satisfactory engagement
• Chair necessary meetings and workshops with clients and project stakeholders

Client relationship management

• Main point of contact with client on delivery matters; advising on progress, blockers and salient issues
• Build relationships with client representatives to reinforce trust and to enhance the reputation of our brand
• Support effects to ensure the team achieves excellent customer feedback and KPI scores

Best practice

• Manage the identification and implementation of innovative / novel approaches and technology
• Manage the capture of lessons learned, embedding feedback and ensuring continual improvement in our service
• Liaise with other suppliers to share knowledge and lessons learnt

Skills / Qualifications

You will be degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline; ideally a chartered engineer and in possession of a valid UK driving license.

Desirable experience as follows (depending upon previous roles held by the candidate):

• Experience in NEC PSC contract administration
• Experience in 3D design review
• Experience in delivery of contractor-led design projects
• Experience in commercial and legal aspects of consultancy work
• Experience in application of ‘design for manufacture’ and ‘modern methods of construction’ principles
• Experience in discharging Designer duties under CDM Regulations
• Experience in leading design review meetings, HAZOP / ‘what-if’ reviews
• Experience in mentoring early-career engineers / apprentices

Wood encourages a work-life balance.  We will support your individual needs accepting who you are and where you come from.  We understand the challenging times we live in now and making time for the other important things in our family, friends and ourselves is key.  We can offer a flexible working pattern and hybrid work options and can discuss what suits you best.

Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world’s most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.