About this role

Job Title

Design Management Lead

Location

Maidstone, Kent

Sector

Civil Engineering & Infrastructure (Water)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Design Management Lead (DML) to lead the Engineering Design Management Team on a major, high-value water project based in Maidstone as part of a key regional water framework

In this role, you will work directly alongside Design Partners, Project Managers, and the Commercial Team to oversee design consultants, ensuring technical excellence, robust risk management, and delivery against project specifications and target budgets

. You will play a crucial part in managing change, driving programme progress, and upholding the highest standards of Safety, Health, and Environment (SHE)

Key Responsibilities

Design Coordination

Lead and manage multi-disciplinary design teams, aligning outputs with the project programme, conducting technical reviews, and managing RFIs, TQs, and waivers

CDM & Safety

Apply CDM 2015 regulations and principles of prevention as Principal Designer

Commercial & Change Management

Manage design change control in conjunction with commercial teams to ensure solutions remain within target cost allowances

Governance & Milestones

Drive design deliverables to meet both internal and client governance milestones

Innovation & Best Practice

Implement BIM/Digital execution, DfMA (Design for Manufacture and Assembly), carbon reduction strategies, and supply chain engagement

Value Engineering & Buildability

Support project teams with buildability reviews, value engineering, and the creation of integrated project programmes

Leadership & Reporting

Lead design meetings, track design performance (Cost and Schedule), and implement the overall design management strategy for the framework

Requirements & Person Specification

Education

Degree in Engineering, Design, or Construction Management

Industry Experience

Extensive experience in Design Management within the UK Water Industry

Technical Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations, 2D/3D environments, BIM standards, and Common Data Environments (CDEs)

Commercial Acumen

Solid commercial and contractual awareness with a strong track record of managing design budgets and change control

Key Skills

Excellent communication, time management, and stakeholder management capabilities

Professional Membership

Professional membership with a relevant body (e.g., ICE, CIWEM, CIBSE) is desirable

For more information in regards to the role please contact Daniel Stepney by email on or over the phone on 07441919706.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Design manager

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