Inspire all employees working within your area through the provision of a stimulating and challenging environment that recognises achievements, promotes effective communications and develops individuals to achieve their maximum level of performance.
Comply with DCWW Health and Safety requirements and ensure all projects designed comply with the CDM Regulations 2015.
Implement appropriate metrics to measure performance of teams and individuals to ensure a best in class pipeline design department that can demonstrate value for money on all projects
Lead a team of professional engineers and designers ensuring best practice designs that adhere to DCWW standard specifications.
Maintain quality management systems for both internal and external delivery of design projects.
Identify and deliver further efficiency savings for the Alliance.
Represent DCWW at meetings with key stakeholders where required to include Regulators, Local Authorities, MP's, AM's, Councillors and
Customers to ensure resolution on behalf of DCWW on any issues that may arise in relation to the Alliance programme.
Ensure DCWW's interests are protected at all times and that risks to the business are minimised.
Develop a culture of best practice and innovation through internal and external industry benchmarking
Principal Accountabilities
Lead and motivate the Alliance design team to ensure projects are designed safely, on time and within budget.
Performance management and training & development of direct reports in accordance with all Human Resource policies and procedures, including regular contact, one to one meetings, performance reviews etc.
Ensure compliance with the Area Health & Safety plan through the identification of safety training needs, the application of appropriate H&S strategies and ensure all designs comply with the CDM Regulations 2015.
Provide support and advice during Operational Emergencies covered under engagement on HSP124 as a member of the Standby Rota.
Ensure that design activities are carried out uniformly and to the appropriate DCWW standard specifications and the Gateway Process.
Maintenance of key performance indicators to monitor and improve the effectiveness of the Alliance design team.
Input into, and participate in robust monthly reporting and reviews.
Manage and periodically review the design team workload and manpower requirements to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the annual projects throughput.
Oversee the selection, induction, performance appraisal and training of the design team staff to ensure an overall increase in knowledge, experience, responsibility and individual accountability for work related actions.
Develop close working relationships with the Alliance Delivery Partner, Operations and
Delivery teams to ensure continued alignment of strategy and delivery.
Carry out any other duties as required to meet business needs.
Who you'll work with
Internal
Water Engineering, Water Assets, Operations, Commercial and Finance teams
All levels of management within DCWW
Programme Delivery Teams, SHEQ Team
External
Local Authorities including Planning Departments and Highways Departments
Distribution Network Operators
Framework Suppliers & Partners
Regulators NRW/DWI/Ofwat, UKWIR, Water UK, Consumer Council for Water Wales
About you
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Qualified to degree level and a Chartered Engineer (or working towards).
Significant design experience in the Water Industry
Strong leadership and communication skills are required to motivate, performance manage, develop and lead a technically able team with individual expert elements.
A wide range of project and people management skills are required, combined with strong experience in the design of capital projects within the water industry.
An ability to think strategically but also able to ensure effective day to day delivery of services.
Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplined engineering team environment.
The ability to worktop tight regulatory and project deadlines.
Good to know
Once fully competent the successful candidate will be required to participate in a standby rota.
For more information on the role please contact
Jon.Prout@dwrcymru.com
Benefits
Who we are
D?r Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office: Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT
D?r Cymru Cyf 2019.
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