Senior Design Manager

Gallifordtry

Senior Design Manager

Salary Not Specified

Gallifordtry, Leeds

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 4 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 2b05495a161e484d90b69a404f29a30b

Full Job Description

The Senior Design Manager will be an important member of their Regional, Framework or Joint Venture Leadership Team and work closely with the Regional Operations Director to ensure the successful delivery of Engineering.

This will require the development of a strong interface with the regional operations team, Client, external Design Consultants and the Design Delivery Managers who will provide our internal design service if required.

You will be accountable for the regions Service Level Agreement, Deliverables and overall Design Brief ensuring that adequate sign resources, systems, processes, and controls are in place at all times to deliver measurable programme and project level success., With an impressive order book of over £3.2 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.

  • Civil or PMEICA Engineering background (ideally with a good understanding of all engineering disciplines associated to the design and delivery of projects)

  • Design and/or Project Management experience ideally in Water industry ·

  • Degree in Engineering (MEng, MSc, BEng, Bsc..) preferred or relevant Construction, Manufacturing, Project Management or STEM related qualification. · Significant experience in planning, progress measurement and change management of engineering activities on all project phases from front end design through to construction, commissioning and Takeover.

  • Experience in implementing Digital Technologies and/or Advanced Applications within construction projects

  • Good IT skills including software skills in MS Excel & Word

    Named Contractor of the Year by the Water Industry Awards, Galliford Try is one of the UK's leading construction businesses with a vision to continuously be a people-orientated, progressive business, driven by our values to deliver lasting change for our stakeholders and the communities we work in.


  • 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.

    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