About the role
Amazing infrastructure isnt the only thing that gets built here. Incredible careers do too. Join our Living Places team as a Design Manager on the East Sussex contract and you can build something to be proud of.
The successful Design Manager will be responsible for driving delivery of all Capital design work on the East Sussex contract, liaising closely with the Project Managers, Team Leads and design subcontractors.
What you'll be doing
As a Design Manager you will:
- Drive the delivery of the design programme, working closely with Project Managers, Team Leads and designers
- Ensuring adherence to the Construction Design & Management Regulations 2015
- Review of designs to ensure they are fit for purpose and meet current standards, ensuring that liability is not a risk to the business
- Review of fee proposals submitted by subcontracted design teams are accurate and sufficient for the work required
- Ensure that processes and plans are followed to ensure that all service agreements with the client and key performance indicators are fully achieved.
- Monitor financial expenditure such that financial targets for profit and margin are fully met
- Develop and manage strategic links and relationships with customers and other key stakeholders involved in the projects, in order to fully understand their requirements & resolve issues and problems in a timely manner.
Who we're looking for
You will have the following:
- A person whose attitudes, conduct and demeanour reflects the BB values and who is able to effectively represent the company
- A strong people manager, who is focused and has experience in getting the best out of people
- The role requires significant previous design management experience, along with highways design and civil engineering experience
- A full driving licence is essential
- PC Literate with knowledge of MS applications e.g. Word, Excel
- Able to communicate and present confidently, clearly and expressively
- Capable of influencing within cross-functional teams.
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UKs most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasnt rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You'll have the freedom to shape the package thats right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more
About us
Balfour Beatty Living Places works in long-term partnerships with local authorities to create great places to live, work and play. We actively engage with local people to understand the needs of the communities we work in and shape the places where local economies can thrive and grow. As a leader in sustainable working, diversity, and social value, we use our expertise to bring real, positive change for our customers.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit www.balfourbeatty.com/diversityandinclusion
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit: https://disabilityconfident.campaign.gov.uk/
We are looking to continually improve our resourcing process and ensure that it is fair and inclusive for all. If you have any feedback on the process, please share this with us at: candidaterecruitmentqueries@balfourbeatty.com
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