Average Design Manager salary in Colchester

Join a team shaping the future of MEICA engineering!We are on the hunt for a seasoned Design Manager who is ready to make a difference within our client’s utilities contractor organisation, and within the world of engineering. Our client is offering a permanent position, for one talented individual to work on, and oversee, a variety of high-value Mechanical and Electrical projects. This position offers a hybrid working arrangement, in which the chosen candidate will work 3 days a week from their Colchester office, and 2 days from home.-Competitive salary ranging from £60,000-£68,000 (depending on experience).-Company pension scheme, generous annual leave, and ongoing career development opportunities.Responsibilities:-Manage and oversee the design and development processes within a variety of Water and Water Treatment projects, ensuring that all works comply with client requirements.-Lead a small team of professionals throughout all project development stages, from concept to completion, whilst also being occasionally responsible for recruitment.-Ensure that all design works comply with sustainability, quality, cost, and safety requirements, whilst maintaining industry and environmental standard compliance. -Collaborate with delivery, commercial, and project teams, as well as clients, to allow for smooth and efficient design implementation, ensuring constructability. -Nurture efficient design processes by supporting standardisation, MEICA system innovation, and the use of digital design tools (BIM).-Support value engineering, technical submissions, and bid proposal preparation initiatives.Requirements:-Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent, in Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil Engineering, or a related discipline, with a chartered status, or working towards attaining one. -Extensive experience as a Design Manager, whilst those with experience as a Design Team Lead/Supervisor or Deputy Manager will be considered. -Strong practical design background, with demonstratable experience managing multidisciplinary teams through a variety of MEICA projects.-Proficient understanding of CDM regulations, risk management, and constructability principles. -Solid grasp of design management tools, water industry standards, and BIM processes. -Effective communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build and maintain rapport with clients, delivery partners, and regulators.

Senior Design Manager - salary up to £125,000 - Colchester - Leading Facade Construction Business - to grow out the design function - ideally a start in 2025Projects are across prime central and typically range up to £10,000,000+, you’ll need of been in a senior leadership role with an outstanding grasp of engineering to succeed in this role. The role: Your role will be made up of 35% team leadership and development, 35% commercial design management, 20% strategic design direction, and 10% technical oversight.Experience needed:- Ideally experience gained from façade, modular construction, structural or M&E, aerospace, or automotive backgrounds- Experience of recruiting & growing design teams and technical talent of at least six staff members- Experience delivering complex project solutions (£10m+) - Experience working closely with senior stakeholdersIf you like to find out more please send across your CV to   #LI-PW1

A long-established, multi-disciplinary construction consultancy with a strong presence across Essex and the Southeast is seeking an experienced CDM Consultant to join their collaborative and supportive team. With a family-feel culture and a strong emphasis on staff support, you'll enjoy working on a diverse pipeline of varied projects. This is an excellent opportunity for a CDM / H&S professional who wants to develop in a stable, people-first environment. The CDM Consultant's Role As a CDM Consultant, you'll take on Principal Designer responsibilities, working alongside architects, designers, and contractors to ensure CDM 2015 compliance. You'll attend design meetings, review documentation, and guide clients through design risk management procedures. The CDM Consultant Will Have Minimum 3 years' experience in a CDM Consultant or Principal Designer roleNEBOSH Construction Certificate (essential)Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction-related discipline (preferred)In-depth knowledge of CDM 2015 RegulationsStrong communication, organisational, and risk assessment skillsWorking towards APS or IOSH membership (advantageous) In Return? £45,000 - £55,000Car allowance25 days holiday + bank holidaysCompany pension schemeFull training and professional developmentSupport towards achieving chartershipPositive, collaborative working culture Contact George Cassidy at Brandon James on Ref: #GC893217 CDM / Principal Designer / Construction / NEBOSH / IOSH / Tech IOSH / Health and Safety / Architecture / CertIOSH / ARB / CMIOSH / APS / IMaPS / AaPS / CMaPS / CDM Consultant / CDM Advisor / RIBA / Design Safety / Architecture / Construction H&S