Design Manager (District Heating)
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Salary: £60,000 per annum plus Veolia benefits including a company bonus, car/allowance
Location: London / Hybrid- with travel to our UK client sites as required
When you see the world as we do, you see the chance to help the world take better care of its resources, and help it become a better place for everyone. It’s why we’re looking for someone who’s just as committed as we are, to push for genuine change and bring our ambition of Ecological Transformation to life.
We know that everyone here at Veolia can help us work alongside our communities, look after the environment, and contribute to our inclusive culture.
What we can offer you;
25 days of annual leave
Access to our company pension scheme
Discounts on everything from groceries to well known retailers
Access to a range of resources to support your physical, mental and financial health; so you can lean on us whenever you need to
One paid days leave every year to volunteer and support your community
Ongoing training and development opportunities, allowing you to reach your full potential
What you'll be doing;
Managing members of the design team including sick pay, holidays and any disciplinary matters
Performance reviews and target setting for team members
Daily/weekly meetings with team members and getting regular progress updates on projects and tasks
Plan ahead to ensure deadlines for designs are met
You will utilize the design team to get the best out of the team
Advise the junior members of the team and provide technical advice on the designs as well as specialist IT programmes used to create them - Autodesk products
Take drawings from clients or consultants and review for acceptance or comment
Regularly contact operations manager and project managers to update on the status of design
Report to Head of District Heating Operations to update on any urgent matters relating to designs and construction
Regularly meet with clients to discuss what their needs are
Keep them up to date with progress on designs
Take feedback on board and adjust any designs to suit changing requirements due to site constraints or time restrictions etc.
Designs are to be completed to incorporate minimum waste
Designs to include local suppliers for materials where possible
What we're looking for;
Degree in engineering or similar subject, Previous experience in District heating Design, AutoCAD
Similar Roles in DH design management
Managing people
Full knowledge of AutoCAD and Civils 3D
Knowledge of CP1 and other relevant regulations
Track record of delivering designs on programme from RIBA 2 to RIBA 6
Site experience and preferably a valid CSCS card so that site visits can be attended
What’s next?
Apply today, so we can make a difference for generations to come.
We're proud to have been named as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work for three consecutive years in 2023, 2024 and 2025. This consistent recognition reflects our commitment to our people, demonstrating that Veolia is not just transforming the environment, we're also transforming what it means to have a rewarding, purposeful career.
We're dedicated to supporting you throughout your application journey, offering adjustments where reasonable and appropriate. As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we will offer an interview to applicants with a disability or long-term condition who opt-in to the Disability Confident scheme, and meet the minimum criteria for our roles.
We're also committed to ensuring that all applicants and colleagues receive fair treatment without discrimination on any grounds, aiming to create a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.