Senior Design Manager

A busy Housing Contractor have a requirement for an experienced Senior Design Manager to join their Design & Technical team based in Warrington.

About the role - Senior Design Manger

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will take responsibility for the compliance of the Design from inception through to operation of the building. You will ensure compliance of the design in accordance with Planning Permission, Third Party Agreements, latent defects insurers requirements, statutory requirements and contractual obligations arising from the Land Sale and Design & Build Agreements.

Duties & responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with the D&B Contract Employers Requirements & Contractors Proposals.
• Lead and guide the project external and internal design teams and ensure good communication and co-ordination.
• Appointment competent designers and consultants.
• Provide primary design management to facilitate the timely completion of design information to meet the design programme targets and project budgets.
• Management and checking of the internal/external drawings and manage weekly registers.
• Ensure all records of design changes are kept to co-ordinate "as built" drawings upon completion of the project.
• Ensure the design is co-ordinated through our drawing management portal.
• Produce Design Programme / Information Required Schedules.
• Produce and provide updates of the design delivery schedule in line with the contract deliverables.
• Assist the Project Manager with a tracking schedule all design and cost issues.
• Closely track design deliverables to ensure project milestones are met.
• Writing / reviewing project and elemental specifications.
• Liaison with building control, planning authority, fire authority and other regulatory bodies.
• Ensure design risk assessments are created and appropriately maintained for each project.
• Ensure that design elements take due consideration of the CDM regulations and that all designs can be delivered in a safe and controlled manner on site.
• Assisting in the assessment of tenders (where required).
• Set out scope-of-work, deliverables, and fee schedules with external consultants.
• Site visits and inspections. Issuing of Site Inspection Reports to note key points from site visits.
• Organising and chairing Design Team Meetings as required.

Requirements for the Senior Design Manager

• Excellent knowledge of construction standards, regulations and legislation including Health & Safety.
• Excellent, up-to-date, practical knowledge and experience of construction processes.
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise way to the team and to senior management, enabling effective decision making.
• Experience of managing the operational performance of the design supply chain including setting and achieving challenging targets.
• Able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.
• Experience of document control systems.
• Excellent computer skills, CAD and Microsoft packages.
• Strong interpersonal and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

What's on offer for the Senior Design Manager

• Salary competitive (DOE)
• Car allowance
• Contributory pension
• Medical cover
• Bonus scheme
• 26 days annual leave

If you want to hear more about the Senior Design Manager role please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Deena Fields in our Bolton office on 01204 554 884.

JOB TITLE: Senior Manager, Control Design & Optimisation - Unsecured Consumer Lending

SALARY: From £80,206

LOCATION(S): Chester, Cardiff, Leeds or Manchester

HOURS: Full time

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site

About this opportunity

We are looking for a dynamic, motivated, and forward-thinking senior manager to join the Consumer Lending Chief Controls Office. In this role, you will:

• Lead key initiatives to improve our non-financial control environment.
• Embed control by design and advance control automation within Consumer Lending.
• Support Consumer Lending in identifying opportunities to simplify, optimise, and automate controls using innovative technology.
• Support Consumer Lending in achieving strategic goals and delivering faster, more efficient services for our customers.

We are committed to building a high-performing team where each colleague is valued, supported, and empowered to become an expert in their field. Our goal is to ensure every team member understands their role within the broader Group strategy, contributing to the safe and effective management of non-financial risk in Consumer Lending.

About us

As the Group embarks on one of the UK's most significant financial services transformations, our internal risk transformation focused on instilling a robust risk and control culture has never been more crucial. We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. The investments we're making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive.

What you'll need

• Leadership: Ability to inspire and lead a team towards achieving strategic goals.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey complex ideas clearly.
• Strategic Thinking: Capability to think ahead and plan for future control needs and improvements.
• Problem-Solving: Aptitude for identifying issues and developing effective solutions.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with other areas and stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Being flexible and open to change, especially in a challenging environment.

It would also be great if you have:

• Risk and Control Management: Robust understanding of the Risk and Control Management Framework with practical control management knowledge and experience.
• End to End Risk and Control mapping - Delivering prescribed outcomes by working with established control design, mapping, monitoring and testing approaches.
• Control by Design (CbD) - An understanding of the Control by Design Methodology.
• Platform Change Framework (PCF) - Knowledge of PCF and how change is delivered within the Group.
• RCSA - Experience using the RCSA system and working with risk and control owner teams.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organization that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 30 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

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JOB TITLE: Assistant Manager, Control Design & Optimisation

SALARY: From £42,120

LOCATION(S): Chester, Cardiff, Leeds or Manchester

HOURS: Full time

WORKING PATTERN: Hybrid, 40% (or two days) in an office site

About this opportunity

This is an opportunity to join the Consumer Lending Chief Controls Office within the Consumer Lending Chief Operating Office, delivering a broad range of activities that focus on how Consumer Lending manages its non-financial control environment.

We are building a team where our colleagues are valued and supported to become experts in what they do and grow their careers. We want colleagues to feel connected to our Group strategy and how their role fits into it, supporting Consumer Lending deliver its objectives for non-financial risk, safely.

This assistant manager role is within our Control Design & Optimisation team which is a core part of the Consumer Lending Chief Controls Office. The Control office team are focussed on simplifying, optimising, and automating controls, leveraging new technology, supporting Consumer Lending to achieve its goals and unlocking the potential to go faster for our customers.

About us

We're on an exciting journey and there couldn't be a better time to join us. The investments we're making in our people, data, and technology are leading to innovative projects, fresh possibilities, and countless new ways for our people to work, learn, and thrive.

What you'll need

We're looking for someone who can support a range of activities relating to end to end process mapping and documentation, identifying gaps and understanding where automation is possible. Ideally with experience in a related field (e.g. audit or risk & control management) or, alternatively, having gained capability through experience in a similar function along with:

• An analytical and inquisitive mentality with a background in problem solving
• End to End Risk and Control mapping - Delivering prescribed outcomes by working with established control design, mapping, monitoring and testing approaches. Along with mapping existing controls to applicable risks, identifying any controls which are key. As well as identifying issues or gaps within the business processes and then suggesting and implementing improvements to the control environment with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Control by Design (CbD) - Understanding of the CbD approach and key deliverables of each stage and facilitating the mapping and identification of opportunities to embed automated controls at the design stage.
• RCSA - Experience using the RCSA system and working with risk and control owner teams to help deliver against aligned customer, business and strategic outcomes. Working with risk and control owner teams to investigate questions related to the existing control environment.
• Values & Behaviours - Innovate to go faster by taking responsibility for challenging existing processes; being an early adopter of change and viewing advancements in technology as opportunities to help us deliver for our customers; inspire others by building rapport and gaining commitment through strong personal identity; embrace diverse viewpoints, demonstrated in the way you do business and collaborate with others. Demonstrate a growth learning mindset and open to new experiences to intentionally grow your individual and team skill set.

About working for us

Our focus is to ensure we're inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms.

We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative.

And it's why we especially welcome applications from under-represented groups.

We're disability confident. So, if you'd like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:

• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• An annual bonus award, subject to Group performance
• Share schemes including free shares
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping
• 28 days' holiday, with bank holidays on top
• A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies

If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

What skills and experience we're looking for

Curriculum Leader – Art

Salary – MPS/UPS & TLR 2b

Required – January 2025

We are seeking to appoint a Curriculum Leader for Art. As an outstanding practitioner and subject expert, you will lead by example, taking responsibility for developing the curriculum and the delivery of Art, ensuring pupils achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will lead and inspire the department to execute a well-considered curriculum through high quality and evidence-based teaching practices, within a climate that is underpinned by high expectations. The Curriculum Leader will play a key role in facilitating high standards of teaching and learning by guiding subject specific opportunities for professional development.

Penketh High School is an oversubscribed community facing school that is determined to support the academic and holistic development of pupils in order that they leave the school with a strong skillset and positive life chances.The culture of the school is underpinned by anacademically rigorouscurriculum, highexpectations and standards, as well as a multitude of enrichment opportunities.All of these aspects of school life are aligned with the capabilities of our outstanding young people.

The school is focused on providing the very best provision for pupils by supporting the professional developmentof staff, offering a comprehensive and focused CPD programme and encouraging staff to engage with external, nationally recognised professional qualifications.

The successful candidate will bring with them their enthusiasm for Art and the capacity to inspire and motivate both students and staff.

We are keen to hear from candidates who will:

• Take the lead in inspiring and motivating the Art team to deliver strong outcomes.
• Be responsible for continuously improving the quality of teaching and learning across the department.
• Be responsible for developing a well-considered curriculum that supports pupil understanding and success across both Key Stage 3 and 4.
• Be responsible for monitoring pupil progress in Art.
• Make a significant contribution to all aspects of the wider Art curriculum and enrichment provision provided by the department.

What the school offers its staff

At The Challenge Academy Trust, we are building a culture that champions better work and working lives across the Trust; a framework to support and develop our workforce from ‘hire to retire’. We are committed to providing a workload that is fair and reasonable, work environment where employee health and wellbeing are actively supported and promoted and structured personal and professional development.

Our staff offer also includes:

• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme / Teachers’ Pension Scheme.
• An Occupational Sick Pay Scheme (entitlements based on service).
• Access to TCAT+ our Reward & Wellbeing platform, including access to retailer discounts, a car lease scheme, discounted healthcare cash plan, cycle to work scheme and online resources to support physical, emotional, professional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Access to a comprehensive CPD framework though ‘Education Connect’, our professional development arm, and online resources from the National College’.

The Challenge Academy Trust is committed to promoting the safeguarding and welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are made subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer, and our employment policies, procedures and practices are regularly reviewed to ensure compliance with legislation. We are committed to creating a workplace culture that is inclusive, positive, and fair with opportunity for all.

Further details including the Teaching application form can be found at www.penkethhigh.org

Completed applications should be emailed to hr@penkethhigh.org

Closing date: 15th September 2024 (noon)

Commitment to safeguarding

Penketh High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Recently named as one of the 'Best Big Companies to Work For’ by Best Companies, J. Murphy & Sons Limited (Murphy) is a leading international, specialist engineering and construction company founded in 1951 with a purpose to improve life by delivering world-class infrastructure. Operating in the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada, Murphy provides better engineered solutions to infrastructure sectors including transportation; natural resources; power and water. Headquartered in London, Murphy has a number of related businesses – Ground Engineering; Utility Connections; Murphy Plant; Murphy Process Engineering; Pipeline Testing Services; Specialist Welding Services; and Electrical Services. Murphy is a specialist in delivering pipelines, design, structural steel, tunnelling, fabrication, bridges and piling, and has a substantial holding of plant, equipment and facilities. Murphy employs around 3,600 engineers, professional managers and skilled operatives around the world. Together, they work as ‘One Murphy’
- directly delivering the people, plant and expertise needed to make projects a success. #MoreToMurphy
Senior Design Manager (Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancastershire and Cumbria)

Due to our expansion, we are very pleased to offer an exciting full-time opportunity for a Senior Design Manager to join on our new United Utilities Enterprise Partnership in the North West, UK.
Are you a driven, enthusiastic and engaging person who wants to make a significant contribution to improving life by delivering world-class infrastructure? Then why not come and work for Murphy – a successful, respected and expanding engineering and construction company. As a dynamic, forward thinking and innovative international company we have c.4,000 employees operating across four core sectors of Transportation, Power, Water and Natural Resources. We deliver a huge range of inspirational, esteemed and diverse projects in the UK, Ireland, and North America.
What you will be doing

- Lead on review of requirements at tender stage and allocate resources as appropriate during tender and upon successful award
- Produce design briefs for temporary and permanent works
- Review submissions as directed for quality and sufficiency
- Ensure conformance to the Murphy Design Management procedure
- Lead design matters on small/medium/large/mega sized project/s as directed, allocating design tasks to individuals/companies as required and maintain associated RACI
- Manage design managers/design co-ordinators on the projects, carry out staff appraisals when required and identify appropriate development activities.
- Attend team meetings as required and produce minutes when requested. Chair design related meetings
- Attend site as required to liaise with Site Managers / Engineers and ensure appropriate consideration of constructability and permanent works
- Ensure that that Aconex (or client approved alternative CDE system) is kept up to date by the Document Controller and correct drawing revisions are maintained and issued to sites
- Monitor, track, and report on Design progress, RFIs and Design NCRs
- Monitor, co-ordinate, and manage the design by consultants, MAE, suppliers, interface contractors, and outsourced designers as appropriate
- Ensure compliance with Standards and Client requirements, and assist in monitoring to ensure working to agreed design requirements
- Maintain good and professional relationships with the Client, Consultants, Sub-Contractors, Suppliers, Statutory Authorities and the internal team
- Ensure an understanding of, and an influence on the contracts Design Consultants are working under including their fees, schedule of services, programme, and liabilities and warranties
- Review and comment/accept the payment applications from consultants and pass to the contract surveyor for processing and payment
- Ensure risks and opportunities are identified at Work Winning stage and risks eliminated where possible


Who we’re looking for

- MEng or BEng degree, HNC/HND
- Chartered Engineer in relevant discipline
- CDP training, CDM training, CSCS Card
- Significant Design Management experience
- Digitally competent and familiar with BIM, CDEs and Document management systems
- Experience discharging Principal Designer duties
- Design management training/qualification
- Experience managing teams against BIM requirements


About the ProjectThe investment for 2025-2030 is United Utilities biggest ever environmental programme to deliver cleaner rivers and more reliable water supplies. Delivering circa £3bn of major infrastructure and non-infrastructure programmes, the work will include upgrades to wastewater treatment works and reducing spills from storm overflows.
About Murphy

- Charity is at the heart of Murphy values; you will receive 2 days leave per year to donate your time to a charity of your choosing. Many teams choose to support a charity together to positively impact our communities.
- Access to Murphy Wellbeing: you will have access to a host of online tools, mental health trained colleagues, and if needs be external professional support because we understand that work and life offers challenges that sometimes need a little extra support.
- Murphy is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture, making Murphy a great place to work where we can all thrive. You can get involved in numerous events and even join our committee dedicated to continuously nurturing Murphy’s inclusive culture.

What you’ll get in return

- Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
- 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays with the option to buy an additional 2 days holiday each year, holidays increase with length of service
- Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review
- Above market rate contributory pension scheme
- Life assurance, health screening and enhanced sick pay
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay and a maternity returners bonus
- Extra weeks holiday for all employees getting married and a wedding bonus
- Subsidised canteen facilities in core locations
- Other Murphy benefits include retail discounts and cashback, cycle to work scheme etc

As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer we are proud to have signed up to #BantheBoxUK and reduce barriers to employment for people with criminal records.
If you think Murphy is the place to help you thrive in a great team dedicated to delivery and engineering excellence, and want to work in an inclusive team culture that rewards performance and drives personal development, apply today.

If you are unable to apply via the usual process, please contact Isobel Town on 07714 688040 or Email: isobeltown@murphygroup.co.uk to discuss in more detail.
J Murphy & Sons Limited is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK

The Head of Design/Design Lead will be responsible for leading the team in developing cutting-edge solutions for the water Industry. This role requires a deep understanding of engineering principles, design methodologies, and industry regulations. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing design through feasibility, outline and detail, fostering innovation, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
What you’ll be doing:
1.Leadership and Team Management:
•Lead and mentor the design team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
•Set clear goals and objectives for the design team, ensuring alignment with company strategy and customer requirements.
•Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and identify opportunities for professional development.
2.Design Strategy and Innovation:
•Develop and implement design strategies that drive innovation and differentiation in the market.
•Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for product improvements and new product development.
•Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes to inform design decisions.
3.Project Management:
•Oversee the end-to-end design process, from concept development to final product realisation.
•Ensure timely delivery of design projects, adhering to quality standards, budget constraints, and project timelines.
•Coordinate with external stakeholders, including clients, suppliers, and regulatory bodies, to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
4.Quality Assurance and Compliance:
•Establish and maintain quality assurance protocols to ensure the reliability, efficiency, and safety of design solutions.

•Ensure compliance with industry regulations, environmental standards, and health and safety guidelines.
•Conduct regular audits and reviews to identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed.
5.Communication and Stakeholder Engagement:
•Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to support business development efforts, including client presentations, proposals, and product demonstrations.
•Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and industry associations.
•Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to showcase our expertise and thought leadership in design innovation.
Who we’re looking for:
•Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field.
•Minimum of 10 years of experience in the water industry in an engineering solutions role, with at least 5 years in a design leadership role.
•Experience in implementing and managing design frameworks specific to water and wastewater projects to optimise workflows and enhance project delivery.
•Strong technical proficiency in CAD software, simulation tools, and design methodologies.
•Excellent project management skills with a proven track record of delivering complex design projects on time and within budget.
•Comprehensive knowledge of water and wastewater industry standards.
•Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
•Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.
What’s in it for you?
We’re proud to be an accredited ILM training provider, internationally recognised and providing robust fully accredited professional training Programmes - to master’s degree level professional qualifications in leadership & management and executive coaching & mentoring, we support learning and development for everyone.
We understand the need to work flexibly, with agile offices and hybrid working offered as standard, we’re happy to talk about flexible working. This is a workplace that works for you.
We encourage and value different ideas, perspectives, and styles of thinking. We need a mix of experiences and skills to develop the most innovative ideas. We respect one another and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. You’ll be joining a diverse community and a company that puts its people first and prioritises their wellbeing.
What happens next?
If this opportunity suits your career journey, we’d love to hear from you. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.
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Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusive organization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and without unnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusion principles in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communities and clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the best available talent for the company’s future.
Our approach to Diversity and inclusion
Our people live our purpose, deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behaviours define who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that we do. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a great place to do great work.
‘Stronger Together’ is one of our five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful, acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution of everyone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent. People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

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