Design Lead

Overview

Job Title – Design Lead (Water Sector)

Location – UK

Purpose of the Role:
As Design Lead you will be an important member of the wider Engineering Design Team and work closely with the Design Delivery Manager(s), Design Manager(s), Discipline Managers, Principal Engineer(s), and Multi-disciplinary Designer(s).

The Design Lead will have responsibility for the efficient delivery of engineering and design at project level, this will be on either small projects reporting directly to the Design Delivery Manager or on larger and/or more complex projects with the mentor support of a Design Manager. The Design Lead will communicate clear responsibilities between design, project engineering and procurement at every project level.

As Design Lead you will mentor prospective future Design Leads and provide Line Management as required.

• Lead the provision of engineering design solutions from inception to completion of multi-disciplinary projects; utilising in-house resources, design partners and construction personnel.
• Work alongside peers to ensure scheme designs adhere to client specifications and standards, operational requirements and retain appropriate levels of operational security.
• Apply the principles of “Doing the right thing” in maximising value and profit.
• Implement and comply with Galliford Try’s SHE policy and procedures, all legal requirements, and best practice within the business unit creating a knowingly safe environment.
• Embody Galliford Try’s values (EPIC) towards its customers and to promote its vision to become the most highly respected company in the industry.
• Ensure compliance with the GT BMS and other relevant management systems.
• Responsible for the preparation of financial budgets and programmes for design activities and the management of projects with tasks and activities being tracked accurately.
• Responsible for providing reports to facilitate the overall dashboard in relation to budget, change and risk management.
• Develop strong relationships with the Project Delivery and Commercial teams to ensure continuous communication and attendance at project programme and cost reviews.
• Work alongside Principal Engineers and the Design team to ensure scheme designs adhere to client specifications and standards and to ensure full compliance with relevant Health, Safety and Environmental Legislation.
• Promote innovation, value engineering and digital design.

• Effective leadership and management experience.
• Excellent Communication and Stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent IT skills – with experience of using Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Cost / Performance management systems (e.g. Oracle).
• Strong team player.
• Focus to drive and deliver results.
• Attention to detail.
• Accurate financial reporting.

With an impressive order book of over £3.8 billion we are one of the industry’s leading principal contractors, affording you the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting projects offering you stability as well as the chance to stretch your capabilities and realise long held career goals. You will be joining diverse teams working at a high professional level with exceptional levels of commitment.

With an ambitious strategy, we’re poised for further growth and success, so if you’re committed, talented and enthusiastic, Galliford Try is the right place for you.

We are committed to maintaining the physical and mental wellbeing of all our people, through our ‘Be Well’ programme which offers discounts on certain products, advice and support for a range of issues.

We invest in high-quality training for employees of all levels, from our leadership development framework to our apprenticeship programmes. Through our Career Paths initiative, individuals receive tailored training and support to fulfil their potential.

Our industry is all about creating talented teams that excel in their areas of expertise. As an employer, we know you are most motivated to give your best when you feel valued and engaged.

Our Agile Working programme empowers you with flexibility in when, where and how you work. Where appropriate, site and office-based employees can take…