Preconstruction Design Manager

Trant Engineering Limited; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company is seeking a Pre-Construction Design Manager to join their Southampton team, supporting bid and design functions. This role involves managing design input during tenders, developing client relationships, and ensuring collaboration with design consultants. Essential qualifications include a BEng in a relevant discipline, experience in multi-disciplined design engineering, and strong communication skills. The company offers a comprehensive benefits package and career development opportunities.

Benefits

24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working policy

Company Pension Scheme

Life insurance

Professional membership paid annually

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team of multi-disciplined design engineers.
• Previous experience in a water/wastewater design environment.
• Proficient in communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Support the Estimating team in securing and coordinating inputs from design consultants.
• Evaluate and discuss in-house design capacity.
• Liaise with internal departments to produce Technical Proposal documents.

Skills

Team Management

Commercial Awareness

Detail Orientation

Communications

Education

BEng in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

BIM/Digital Delivery

Job description

Due to continued successes and targeted growth, we are now recruiting for a Pre-Construction Design Manager to join our talented teams, working closely with both the bid and design teams.

The Pre-Construction Design Manager will have a background in both multi-discipline design engineering and pre-construction and as well as having a passion for engineering.

This is a new role within Trant Engineering and is an excellent opportunity to join a successful and ambitious team and to further grow and develop your career.

Reporting to the Estimating Manager, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Supporting the Estimating team in securing and coordinating input from design consultants at tender stage and PQQ stage were necessary
• Evaluating and discussing in-house design capacity and capabilities with the Engineering Manager
• Forming and ensuring the success of strategic partnerships with design consultants in accordance with company procurement procedures
• Interrogation of ITT/RFQ documentation and preparation of design focused packages to facilitate the engagement/coordination of any external technical support required during tender preparations. Subsequent liaison with other internal departments, culminating with involvement in the production of Technical Proposal documents
• Review of Consultant/Subcontractor design and fee proposals
• Investigation of value engineering and value creation opportunities
• Participation in commercial and technical reviews throughout the tender cycle
• Working to develop and maintain relationships with Trant’s design partners, and facilitating their engagement and input as required ahead of subcontract award
• Working with the procurement team to define quality control, programming, reporting requirements are adequately defined for our external design partners
• Responsible for the development of company procedures governing the engagement of design consultants
• Contributing to the successful development of our client relationships
• Identifying opportunities for new projects and work sectors
• Identifying opportunities for continuous improvement of the design delivery process
• Travel periodically throughout the UK and to Consultants’ offices as required

Key Skills and Background:

The following skills and/or experience is considered essential for this role:

• A history of managing a team of multi-disciplined design engineers, either within a contractor or consultants
• Previous experience working in a water/wastewater design environment
• A thorough awareness of the commercial factors applicable to tendering & the design delivery process
• A keen eye for detail with the ability to identify technical issues in the early stages of the project lifecycle
• A good working knowledge of BIM/Digital Delivery processes
• Proven ability to communicate effectively, and work in collaboration with other team members

Desired Qualifications/Skills;

• Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution is desirable
• BEng in relevant engineering discipline (civil, mechanical electrical) is essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Full driving licence is essential

About Trant:

Trant Engineering Ltd has a long history of engineering and construction excellence, delivering high quality EPC engineering and construction services throughout the UK and overseas. We successfully deliver complex turnkey engineering projects within the Process & Water, Energy and Defence sectors. Our in-house multi-disciplinary services include civil, process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, control and automation, supplemented by the design and manufacture of Control Panels, MCC’s, PLC’s, SCADA and automation systems.

We have over 1000 employees and a healthy forward order book with a targeted turnover of £150m this year, it is an exciting time to join the business.

Company benefits;

At Trant, we offer the opportunity for career development and progression within a professional working environment, and we strongly support and encourage employees to gain professional qualifications.

Our company benefits package includes;

• 24 days holiday (increasing with service) + 8 bank holidays
• Flexible working policy based on a ‘core hours’ model
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life insurance
• 1 x professional membership paid annually
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Bike to Work Scheme

Trant Engineering Limited is committed to equal opportunities for all and we do not discriminate on the grounds of race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, gender, disability, or age.

To apply for this role, please send your CV to [e-mail] or call to speak to the Internal Recruitment Team 02380 665544