Design Manager – Construction / Civils

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) are a market leader in its domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems. We are respected, established and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base.

The company has a global impact in the marine domain by leading the next generation of Maritime Domain Awareness 'MDA' technologies, products and systems that significantly enhance, security, safety and environment protection and sustainability. Our customers are worldwide and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners.

SRT is an exciting company where high-quality results are rewarded. We are ambitious and are constantly seeking to innovate to deliver better products and services to our customers. We strive to make SRT a rewarding and challenging place to work where talented hard-working individuals have the opportunity to make a real impact across the marine world.

SRT are recruiting for a Design Manager – Construction / Civils, who along with the project teams will be at the forefront of working with our customers for the build and national integration of our systems. These projects are typically a long-term initiative, implemented in phases to maximise operational efficiency and effectiveness.

In the role of Design Manager – Construction / Civils, you will collaborate with customers, project teams, internal stakeholders and subcontractors through the design and project phases; to deliver safe and suitable scope of works in line with the project objectives.

You as our Design Manager – Construction / Civils will be based from our Bristol office with flexibility for Hybrid working.  This role will require up to 75% Global travel in support of the business, and the delivery of our projects.

Key Responsibilities - Design Manager – Construction / Civils (not exhaustive):

• Drive a Safety by Design approach for all projects
• Ensure that the design processes are reviewed, communicated and implemented. Identify where deviations from processes are required and ensure that appropriate exceptions processes are implemented
• Lead and review various civil project designs including reinforced concrete design and detailing, site design and enablement, land development, drainage systems, building and structure installation
• Maintain compliance of CDM regulations and all other legal and regulatory requirements associated with the nature of designs
• Undertake technical quality assurance reviews and provide design approval as required
• Assist in the management of the tender process, understand and interpret scope of works, provide advice and expertise
• Develop and implement policies, processes and procedures to support the continual improvement of the teams
• Where appropriate and required, act as Contractor Design Approval Engineer (CDAE) or equivalent (project dependant)
• Support in the advancement of the engineering design delivery for the teams, with particular focus on upskilling and use of software
• Contribute to the development and updating of the design aids and computer programmes and assist in the analysis of new design concepts

Experience - Design Manager – Construction / Civils (not exhaustive):

• Degree level education or equivalent with formal training in civil engineering and/or geotechnical engineering
• Strong, proven experience in the civil engineering industry and the management and design of civil or geotechnical engineering works
• Experience of civil design for communication towers, data centres etc. would prove highly beneficial
• Experience of international design knowledge would prove highly beneficial
• IT Literate (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, CAD)
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to adjust communication style to suite customers

Benefits

• Private healthcare package
• Highly Competitive Salary 
• 25 days annual leave rising to 28 days with service
• Real individual development opportunities
  

SRT Marine Systems plc is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and welcome applications from all backgrounds.