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Costain Group PLC

Design Manager

Costain Group PLC

. Report to the Head of Engineering .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRugby • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in civil engineering design delivery, project management, and compliance with industry standards, particularly within the water sector. Proficient in BIM strategies, design procurement, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful project outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Civil Engineering QualificationBIM Knowledge to ISO 19650Experience in Water SectorSMSTS CertificationNEC4 Contract Management

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Hard Skills
Design DeliveryDesign ManagementDesign ControlQuality AssuranceDesign Procurement
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationStrong Stakeholder ManagementOrganizational SkillsPositive AttitudeProactive Approach
Tools & Technologies
BIM StrategyNEC4 Suite of Contracts
Certifications & Qualifications
SMSTSCSCSDriving LicenceChartered Engineer
Industry Keywords
Water SectorCostain WayDesign RiskBuildabilityDfMAHealth and Safety Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Report to the Head of Engineering
  • Deliver designs for water projects on the Severn Trent Water Framework
  • Ensure compliance with Costain Way gates and controls for design commissions
  • Control information flow between project parties and supply chain partners
  • Prepare design scopes and agree deliverable requirements
  • Coordinate reporting against framework requirements and KPIs
  • Manage project teams to deliver design deliverables, programmes, and budgets
  • Hold and record regular design meetings
  • Coordinate and manage design risk, buildability, carbon, and DfMA workshops
  • Support package procurement and supply chain engagement
  • Work with the commercial team to support design development and timely design information
  • Ensure compliance with Severn Trent, industry, and Costain standards and secure required derogations
  • Challenge design solutions for safety, efficiency, buildability, DfMA, low-carbon outcomes, and affordability
  • Coordinate and record design, technical assurance, and CDM reviews
  • Ensure design implementation aligns with the project BIM strategy
  • Apply relevant legislation, particularly health and safety requirements
  • Promote Costain professionally to internal and external stakeholders
  • Maintain working relationships with design, delivery, commercial, employer, and supply chain teams

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Civil engineering qualification and practical delivery experience
  • SMSTS
  • CSCS
  • Driving licence
  • Experience working within the water sector in Mechanical, Electrical ICA, or Civils disciplines in maintenance, design, or capital delivery roles
  • Thorough understanding of design delivery, design procurement, design management, design control, and quality assurance
  • BIM knowledge to ISO 19650
  • Working knowledge of the NEC4 suite of contracts
  • Previous experience managing complex or sensitive programmes
  • Practical experience working with NEC4 contracts
  • Good organisational skills
  • Effective communication and strong stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to work and learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
  • Positive and proactive attitude
  • Experience of water industry working is desirable
  • Chartered Engineer of a relevant institution is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid working model splitting time between the Costain Rugby office, Severn Trent office/sites, and home as required
  • Permanent or fixed-term contract opportunity