Job Description
Design Manager - Civil Engineering
I'm looking to speak with experienced Design Managers from a civil engineering or major infrastructure background who are interested in joining a leading contractor delivering complex, multi-disciplinary projects across the UK. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning the full design process, managing consultants, and working closely with project teams to ensure designs are delivered safely, correctly and in line with programme and contractual requirements.
The Role
As a Design Manager, you will take responsibility for all design-related activities on your project. Working alongside client engineering teams, design consultants and internal functions, you will ensure design deliverables are compliant, accurate and aligned with project objectives. Responsibilities include managing and resolving design queries and RFIs, reviewing contract requirements, preparing and monitoring design programmes and deliverable schedules, leading design reviews, managing interfaces with third parties, ensuring outputs meet required standards, coordinating with suppliers and approval bodies, supporting change control and assurance, producing monthly progress reports, and overseeing document control.
Experience Required
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Substantial Design Management experience within civil engineering
Strong construction knowledge and site experience
Minimum 12 months producing designs within a consultancy or temporary works environment
Broad technical understanding of construction methods, outputs, materials and engineering techniques
Ability to analyse technical information and solve challenges innovatively
Experience managing design consultants, client approval teams and external stakeholders
Experience chairing design reviews and managing multi-discipline interfaces
Experience managing design programmes and deliverable schedules
Understanding of approval pathways, contract compliance and Principal Designer duties (ERIC)
Strong communication skills with the ability to challenge, influence and collaborate
Ability to deputise for a Project Manager when required
Desirable:
Dual contractor/consultant background
Chartered (CEng) or working towards it
What's on Offer
Competitive salary and package
Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure programmes
Excellent technical development and long-term progression
Collaborative and forward-thinking engineering environment
If you're a Design Manager looking for a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please apply or contact me directly.
