Design Manager
Job Type : Permanent, Full Time
Salary : £60000/annum
FiveRivers are a widely recognised industry specialist in the consultation, design and implementation of ecological and environmental solutions. With over 25 years’ working with nature, the business is experiencing sustained growth driven by its customer centric focus and ability to attract and retain the best talent. The successful candidate will enjoy a stimulating and rewarding high profile role with a genuine opportunity for significant career progression.
The role you are applying for as Design Manager will be managing a team of hardworking, motivated, and passionate people to design environmental projects across a variety of habitats in the UK. Accountable for ensuring quality and consistency within the whole department projects delivered will include a variety of environmental enhancement projects from, river restoration, fish passage, ecological mitigation and wetland creation works from concept through to implementation.
Key measurables for the role
• Leading on maintaining a consistent and full programme of design project work.
• Consistent department delivery of high quality works with high levels of quality, assurance and compliance.
• Winning work with existing and new clients and improving diversification within the department.
• Mentoring and development of all staff within the department and their growth within the business.
• Leading on process functions of the business unit making improvements to the internal workings of the department.
• Follow HR processes / procedures in line management of Principle Env. Consultant and Project Manager.
Person specification
• 12-15 years of experience within the water / environmental sector.
• An experienced manager, mentor and leader
• Experience of managing and reporting on a diverse team within a SME or multinational organisation including project and programme managing a diverse range of ecological habitat, wetland and river design schemes.
• Knowledge of NEC contract management
• Experience in designing environmental solutions in the water environment.
• Experience bidding for and winning schemes of works in the environmental sector and on multiyear framework opportunities in the environmental sector.
• Experience of quality and assurance implementation and management in a growing department
• Experience in undertaking the role of principal designer under CDM 2015.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and written skills.
About Us
At FiveRivers we operate an open and relaxed management culture that nurtures continuous improvement and innovation, adopting a proactive growth strategy helps us to run a sustainable and profitable business while providing new and exciting career opportunities for all.
Our success is founded on the talent of our employees, so we recognise the importance of personal growth, encouragement, and earned rewards. As a company, we want you to share in our achievements and we want to be a conduit for your success.
The company prides itself on providing employees with a rewarding and challenging career, encouraging Continuous Professional Development, and enabling them to reach their full potential.
Furthermore, retaining our employees is the building block of a successful organisation and we want to ensure you maintain a healthy work-life balance, with many opportunities for flexible working and social activities.
Interested?
Are you the one we’re looking for? Apply before the 14th April 2022 for immediate consideration (please note that if we receive a high volume of applications, the closing date may be brought forward). Apply now by clicking the link and providing the information requested.
Location: Thruxton, Andover or Home Based
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Salary: Up to £60,000 depending on experience
Benefits: 25 days annual leave + BH, Paid accommodation and subsistence allowance (when working away), Access to company pool vehicles, Regular training and career development, Access to mental health support and professional/financial advice.
You may also have experience in the following: Conservation Manager, Community Project Manager, Rural Development Project Manager, Economic Development Project Manager, Rural Affairs Project Manager, Economic Development Manager, Environmental Project Manager, Financial Project Manager, Economic Development Officer, Rural Development Officer, Economic Development Project Assistant, Programme Manager, Rural Development Officer, etc etc
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