Design Manager

Abatec is assisting their client, a leading civil engineering contractor, with the recruitment of a permanent Design Manager in Exeter / Bristol.

Our client has secured a key role delivering infrastructure works on South West Water's AMP 8 framework, forming part of a major regional investment estimated at £3B to improve water resilience, reducing environmental impact, and enhancing wastewater infrastructure.

The successful candidate will lead the coordination, management, and delivery of multidisciplinary design across a portfolio of water and wastewater projects within the AMP 8 programme.

• Lead the design team, ensuring that they meet clients requirements and project objectives
• Manage the design function, ensuring that design deliverables are produced to allocated key dates
• Ensure the organisation of design elements, documenting into the Design Management Plan and preparing regular status updates
• Attend Programme, project and technical meeting
• Provide support during construction and commissioning stages of work
• Ensure that design complies with all Health and Safety codes and legislation

• HND/Degree in an engineering related discipline
• Extensive experience working in a multi-disciplinary design environment
• Experience of working on major projects within the Water sector, involving both Civil and M&E aspects

• £65,000 - £75,000 p/annum
• Car allowance
• Private healthcare
• Ongoing professional development, training, and clear career progression pathways
• + additional attractive benefits