Design Manager (Construction & Engineering)

Location: Plymouth (Full Time)

Rate: £60 per hour (Outside IR-35)

Duration: 6 months initially

Techniche are working with a large Engineering Contractor who are seeking an experienced Construction & Engineering projects Design Manager. This is a long term infrastructure project in Plymouth.

The Design Manager position will be responsible for leading or supporting a design team delivering complex nuclear and non-nuclear projects. It will be managing both new-build infrastructure as well as projects relating to the development of existing dockyard and marine facility buildings & associated plant.

The role will also provide cover for the BIM Manager during any absence. As well as approving, managing and supervising the process for developing all graphical, non-graphical and document information relating to infrastructure and equipment for both Nuclear Safety Related and Non- Nuclear facilities.

Experience Required:

Experience in a Design Manager, Design Authority or Design Leadership Capacity
Experienced in the design and substantiation of engineering systems.
Experienced in leading, motivating and supporting design teams.
Experienced in design process management.
Working within strict regulatory environments (safety, quality and security)
Knowledgeable of operating within marine, defence, nuclear or other high-hazard environments

Responsibilities:

Implementing design processes and contributing to their ongoing development.
Helping to develop and sustain a Design Authority capability.
Defining and maintaining the Design Intent of a wide range of facilities and assets.
Managing technical design packages.
Planning for effective project implementation and lead in the technical planning process.
Ensuring that effective safety quality management arrangements are in place and adhered to.
Liaising closely with other teams and stakeholders.