Head of Design Delivery - Wastewater at Costain Group Plc in Brighton, England, United Kingdom | Kablio

Role

Description

design solutions

team leadership

cost control

progress reporting

as-built docs

site inspections

Ensure safe and constructable design solutions are delivered within authorised sums.
Ensure design solutions meet the requirements of CMDP+ governance procedures.
Leading a team of design managers and discipline design engineers in the detail design and construction/commissioning phase of projects.
Report on design progress and escalation matters at Monthly Project Reviews
Ensure Design Teams record, monitor and control design changes to maximise cost efficiency.
Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
Agree design budgets, monitor performance against the budget and provide forecast costs to completion for individual projects.
Ensure that standard designs and design practices initiated during the solution phase are continued through to delivery.
Ensure Supply Chain designs are successfully integrated into CMDP+ project solutions.
Ensure Design Teams deliver timely project close out documentation including As Built record drawings.
Coordinate both internal and Client Site Conformity Inspections across the Wastewater programme.

Requirements

chartered engineer

design-build

water treatment

multi-disciplinary

constructability

risk management

Experience of technical project delivery in a design-build environment
Experience in leading and managing multi-disciplinary design teams
A successful track record of managing constructability in design
Must be delivery-driven with the ability to set targets, manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectives
Able to identify and manage changes to project scope
Chartered Engineer in an engineering-related discipline
Technical and management skills
Experience in the Water Treatment Industry
Experience of working in Joint Ventures
Experience of offsite manufactured design solutions
Able to identify and manage project/programme risk

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

A leader in providing innovative solutions, specializing in complex, large-scale projects across the UK.
Their expertise spans infrastructure, energy, water, and other high-impact sectors.
Deep history in delivering projects for government, private, and public sector clients.
Recent notable projects include major works in energy, water, and transport sectors, including upgrades to critical infrastructure.
Known for integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance project delivery and safety outcomes.
Services extend from consultancy and design to construction and asset management.
Deeply involved in shaping the UK’s energy transition, particularly in sustainable power generation.

Culture + Values

Integrity – doing the right things in the right way
Customer focus – striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating and meeting customer needs
Be collaborative – teamwork through being connective and inclusive
Be curious – being innovative, agile and constantly learning
Be caring – being empathetic and considerate in what we do
Be courageous – being bold and committed to being better

Environment + Sustainability

Commitment to deliver low-carbon whole-life solutions to every client by 2023 and to be net zero by 2035
Net zero target for operational and supply-chain emissions (Scope 1, 2 by 2035; Scope 3 by 2045)
Emission intensity (tCO₂e/£M revenue) reduced by 10% compared to baseline
Introduction of a Low Carbon Materials mandate for concrete, cement and asphalt
October 2024 Board-approved climate transition plan with accelerated decarbonisation targets
Carbon reduction tool deployed in 2024 for enhanced Scope 1, 2 and supply-chain emissions tracking
PAS 2080:2023 verification for carbon management in infrastructure achieved Q4 2024
Company awarded London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark in 2024

Inclusion & Diversity

Achieved Disability Confident Level 3 and Disability Confident Leader status in 2024
Workforce of ~14,500 people across 170+ sites, with over 30 million hours worked in FY 2024
Since 2016, engagement increased and incidents halved, reflecting safer and more engaged workforce

Articles

Careers at Costain

Sustainability

Our Projects

Role

Description

design solutions

team leadership

cost control

progress reporting

as-built docs

site inspections

Ensure safe and constructable design solutions are delivered within authorised sums.
Ensure design solutions meet the requirements of CMDP+ governance procedures.
Leading a team of design managers and discipline design engineers in the detail design and construction/commissioning phase of projects.
Report on design progress and escalation matters at Monthly Project Reviews
Ensure Design Teams record, monitor and control design changes to maximise cost efficiency.
Ensure your own continuous professional development by participating in external networking/conferences/associations/groups, to stay current on industry changes and innovations.
Agree design budgets, monitor performance against the budget and provide forecast costs to completion for individual projects.
Ensure that standard designs and design practices initiated during the solution phase are continued through to delivery.
Ensure Supply Chain designs are successfully integrated into CMDP+ project solutions.
Ensure Design Teams deliver timely project close out documentation including As Built record drawings.
Coordinate both internal and Client Site Conformity Inspections across the Wastewater programme.

Requirements

chartered engineer

design-build

water treatment

multi-disciplinary

constructability

risk management

Experience of technical project delivery in a design-build environment
Experience in leading and managing multi-disciplinary design teams
A successful track record of managing constructability in design
Must be delivery-driven with the ability to set targets, manage and motivate multi-disciplinary teams to deliver to time, cost and quality objectives
Able to identify and manage changes to project scope
Chartered Engineer in an engineering-related discipline
Technical and management skills
Experience in the Water Treatment Industry
Experience of working in Joint Ventures
Experience of offsite manufactured design solutions
Able to identify and manage project/programme risk

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

A leader in providing innovative solutions, specializing in complex, large-scale projects across the UK.
Their expertise spans infrastructure, energy, water, and other high-impact sectors.
Deep history in delivering projects for government, private, and public sector clients.
Recent notable projects include major works in energy, water, and transport sectors, including upgrades to critical infrastructure.
Known for integrating cutting-edge technology to enhance project delivery and safety outcomes.
Services extend from consultancy and design to construction and asset management.
Deeply involved in shaping the UK’s energy transition, particularly in sustainable power generation.

Culture + Values

Integrity – doing the right things in the right way
Customer focus – striving for excellence through understanding, anticipating and meeting customer needs
Be collaborative – teamwork through being connective and inclusive
Be curious – being innovative, agile and constantly learning
Be caring – being empathetic and considerate in what we do
Be courageous – being bold and committed to being better

Environment + Sustainability

Commitment to deliver low-carbon whole-life solutions to every client by 2023 and to be net zero by 2035
Net zero target for operational and supply-chain emissions (Scope 1, 2 by 2035; Scope 3 by 2045)
Emission intensity (tCO₂e/£M revenue) reduced by 10% compared to baseline
Introduction of a Low Carbon Materials mandate for concrete, cement and asphalt
October 2024 Board-approved climate transition plan with accelerated decarbonisation targets
Carbon reduction tool deployed in 2024 for enhanced Scope 1, 2 and supply-chain emissions tracking
PAS 2080:2023 verification for carbon management in infrastructure achieved Q4 2024
Company awarded London Stock Exchange Green Economy Mark in 2024

Inclusion & Diversity

Achieved Disability Confident Level 3 and Disability Confident Leader status in 2024
Workforce of ~14,500 people across 170+ sites, with over 30 million hours worked in FY 2024
Since 2016, engagement increased and incidents halved, reflecting safer and more engaged workforce

Articles

Careers at Costain

Sustainability

Our Projects

Head of Design Delivery - Wastewater

Costain Group Plc

Head of Design Delivery - Wastewater

Costain Group Plc

Description

design solutions

team leadership

cost control

progress reporting

as-built docs

site inspections

Requirements

chartered engineer

design-build

water treatment

multi-disciplinary

constructability

risk management

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Description

design solutions

team leadership

cost control

progress reporting

as-built docs

site inspections

Requirements

chartered engineer

design-build

water treatment

multi-disciplinary

constructability

risk management

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance

Overview

Culture + Values

Environment + Sustainability

Inclusion & Diversity

Articles

Founded 1865

Year Established

Established in 1865, the company has over 150 years of experience in engineering and construction.

5% reduced incidents

Safety improvement

Achieved a 5% reduction in workplace incidents over the past three years through comprehensive safety training and equipment upgrades.

95% satisfaction rate

Customer loyalty

Achieved a 95% customer satisfaction rate by consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

50% engagement increase

Employee wellness

Increased employee engagement by 50% through initiatives focused on mental and physical wellbeing.

38% Scope 1 Emissions

Carbon Reduction Target

Achieved a significant reduction in operational emissions compared to baseline.

80% HVO Fuel Mix

Sustainable Fuel Adoption

Increased the proportion of hydrotreated vegetable oil in the fuel mix.

10% Emission Intensity

Carbon Efficiency Improvement

Reduced emission intensity per revenue unit compared to baseline.

75% Participation

Best Companies Accreditation 2024

Achieved 'A Very Good Company to Work for' Best Companies one-star accreditation with 75% employee participation.

26 Weeks Leave

Enhanced Parental Leave Policy

Improved maternity and adoption leave to 26 weeks full pay, paternity leave to 8 weeks full pay, and introduced 5 days paid carers' leave.

46/50 Score