Design Lead

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We do not accept speculative CVs from agencies. If speculative CVs are sent, no fee will be applicable – please direct all queries to the relevant Resourcing Partner. 
 

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.

Key Accountabilities:

• 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.

About You:

• 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.

What We Can Offer in Return:
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 advantage of a wide variety of working practices, offering different amounts of structure, regularity and flexibility to suit your needs as well as those of your wider team.

Our benefits:

We put our people first and our benefits package reflects that by offering a comprehensive range of attractive options to help support your career on top of a competitive salary.

• Generous holiday entitlement, increasing with years of service, plus the opportunity to purchase further holidays
• A wide range of corporate discounts
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Comprehensive pension plan
• Regular Save as You Earn share purchase scheme
• Private medical scheme options are available for all salaried employees and our employee assistance programme also provides free 24/7 support to those who need it
• Paid for yearly membership to one recognised professional association relevant to your role

About us:
Our purpose is to improve people’s lives through building the facilities and infrastructure that communities need, providing opportunities for our people to learn, grow and progress, working with our supply chain to promote the very best working practice and caring for the environment in which we work. 

We do this by holding true to our values, delivering excellence for our clients and the community, being passionate about our role in providing vital services, putting integrity at the heart of our business by doing the right thing, and collaborating with our clients, supply chain and stakeholders to deliver lasting change and long-term value. 

For more information on this role or to enquire about other positions available within our business please contact adam.wright@gallifordtry.co.uk 

 Additional Information:

Galliford Try welcomes applications from candidates who would like to work full-time, reduced hours or flexibly and this will be discussed in more detail as part of the recruitment process.   

We encourage, and would be grateful if, you could confirm any requirements we can reasonably fulfil to make this application a positive experience for you.  

Don’t meet every requirement of the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Galliford Try, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every requirement of the role, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

As a Disability Confident employer, we have committed to offer an interview to any candidate with a long-term health condition or disability that meet the essential criteria for the advertised position. Please contact the Resourcing Partner listed within the job advert if you believe this applies to you. We will also take the opportunity to discuss any adjustments required for your interview.” 

A full job description for this role is available upon request. 

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