Main purpose of the job:
To manage the Northern Business Unit Design Department and provide technical support for all aspects of design. You would be heading up a motivated and talented team of designers and would report directly to the General Manager.
Key Tasks:
Lead, direct, motivate, support & develop design staff.
Develop design methods to improve the efficiency of the design process.
Identify, assess and highlight risks and opportunities (H&S, Technical, Commercial etc.).
Develop the design database to improve the efficiency of information flow to all departments.
Develop, maintain & monitor control measures / procedures to identify risk and minimise company exposure to unidentified risks.
Contribute as a key member of the Northern Business Unit management team.
Knowledge and Experience required:
Essential:
Ability to identify, assess and highlight technical and commercial risks.
Strong I.T skills, in particular a good working knowledge of Wallap Software.
Ability to communicate with the team, other departments and external clients.
A good working knowledge of latest geotechnical & structural design methods and design codes.
A good working knowledge of construction processes, methods and site practices.
Understanding of role under CDM Health & Safety regulations.
Identify, assess & highlight risks (H & S, Technical, Commercial, etc.).
Experience of CFA, Bored Piling design.
Advantageous:
Previous experience of managing technical staff.
Experience of wider geotechnical design or processes i.e. Diaphragm Walls, Ground Improvement, Anchors, Grouting etc.
Will be generally office based, but travel to meetings and sites across the U.K. may be necessary as and when required. We would also consider flexible working arrangements for the right candidate and a relocation package would be available if appropriate. | 
Contact
Darren Acton
 on 01260 299945 |
