Head of Detailed Design

Job description

Role Overview The Head of Detailed Design is responsible for leading, managing and coordinating all detailed design activities across Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and ICA disciplines within projects undertaken by Bridges through a well established team of circa 30 engineers/designers located mainly at our head office but also throughout our network of regional locations. The role ensures that detailed designs are technically robust, compliant with client and regulatory standards, inherently safe, and deliverable within programme, cost and quality constraints . The post holder acts as the technical authority during the detailed design phase , leading multidisciplinary teams and ensuring effective integration between MEICA and civil/structural design elements. Key Responsibilities: Design Leadership & Delivery: - Lead the development of detailed design phase and fabrication level designs. - Ensure all designs meet client specifications, regulatory requirements, and industry standards (e.g. Water Company asset standards, DWI, Environment Agency, legislation, etc). - Oversee the production, review, and approval of detailed design deliverables including drawings, risk assessments, spec...