Technical Manager

A fantastic opportunity for a Technical Risk Manager / Technical Manager working for a Tier 1 Civil Engineering contractor working in the water sector My client works on Water and Wastewater infrastructure projects including Water and Wastewater Treatment Works, Pumping Stations and Reservoirs. The position will be based in the Brighton area The Technical Risk Manager will be responsible for delivering engineering solutions at programme level from initial definition of need through optioneering, solution development, detail design and construction support. This is a hybrid role Key Responsibilities of the Technical Risk Manager / Technical Manager * To provide technical assurance across teams of Design Managers and Discipline Design Engineers in the development of water technical solutions * Ensure affordable design solutions are developed within project budget and water quality risk is appropriately managed * Establish collaborative working relationships with the client, design teams, construction staff and supply chain representatives * Ensure sustainable design solutions are completed * Ensure design solutions meet all the requirements of the programme’s systems and governance procedures. * Maintain a positive and solution-oriented approach to work, providing open and honest feedback. Ideal Knowledge, Skills, and Experience of the Technical Risk Manager / Technical Manager * Engineering discipline * Experience of technical project delivery in a design-build environment * Experience in the Water Sector with extensive clean water knowledge * Commercially astute with an eye for detail preparing and reviewing contractual technical documents * Degree in an engineering-related discipline * Able to identify and manage project/programme risk * Able to identify and manage changes to project scope * Chartered Engineer in an engineering-related discipline * Experience of working in Joint Ventures * Experience of offsite manufactured design solutions This represents an excellent long term career opportunity On offer is a very attractive salary package Apply now