Identify and deliver further efficiency savings against the department’s financial plans.
Represent DCWW at meetings with key stakeholders where required to include Regulators, Local
Authorities, MP’s, AM’s, Councillors and Customers to ensure resolution on behalf of DCWW on any
issues that may arise in relation to the Capital programme.
Ensure DCWW’s interests are protected at all times and that risks to the business are minimised.
Develop a culture of best practice and innovation through internal and external industry
benchmarking
Principal Accountabilities
Lead and motivate the structural and civil design team to ensure projects are designed safely, on
time and within budget, working closely with Asset Strategy and Operations teams.
Performance management and training & development of direct reports in accordance with all
Human Resource policies and procedures, including regular contact, one to one meetings,
performance reviews etc.
Ensure compliance with the Area Health & Safety plan through the identification of safety training
needs, the application of appropriate H&S strategies and ensure all designs comply with the CDM
Regulations 2007.
Ensure that structural and civil design activities are carried out uniformly and to the appropriate
DCWW standard specifications.
Maintenance of key performance indicators to monitor and improve the effectiveness of the
structural and civil design department.
Input into, and participate in robust monthly reporting and reviews.
Manage and periodically review the structural and civil design team budget, workload and
manpower requirements to ensure effective and efficient delivery of the annual projects throughput
with no adverse effect on Opex.
Oversee the selection, induction, performance appraisal and training of structural and civil design
team staff to ensure an overall increase in knowledge, experience, responsibility and individual
accountability for work related actions.
Develop close working relationships with the Asset Strategy, Quality, Operations and delivery teams
to ensure continued alignment of strategy and delivery.
Carry out any other duties as required to meet business needs.