Design Manager

Description

• Lead, manage, and mentor the internal design team and external consultants.
• Coordinate multi-discipline design activities (structural, civil, and geotechnical) to ensure integration and consistency.
• Ensure designs are constructible, safe, and meet project requirements and standards.
• Maintain alignment with project programme, cost, and quality objectives.
• Review and approve designs, drawings, and calculations to ensure compliance with technical specifications and codes.
• Implement robust design review processes, including internal and client-led reviews.
• Ensure all design outputs meet the contractor's quality standards and industry best practices.
• Identify and mitigate design risks early to avoid programme or cost impacts.
• Act as the primary technical interface with clients, consultants, and subcontractors regarding design matters.
• Attend design coordination meetings and provide clear guidance on design intent and construction requirements.
• Respond to RFIs, technical queries, and design change requests in a timely manner.
• Implement BIM workflows and standards across the design process.
• Coordinate 3D models and digital deliverables to support clash detection, programme integration, and construction planning.
• Ensure the design team uses digital tools efficiently to improve productivity and accuracy.
• Support the commercial team with design-related cost estimates, variations, and risk assessments.
• Identify opportunities to optimise design for cost savings, constructability, and programme efficiency.
• Ensure design documentation supports contractual obligations and handover requirements.
• Design coordination and integration

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proven experience leading multi-discipline design teams and managing consultants.
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering codes, standards, and construction methods.
• Experience with BIM, CAD, and project design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit, etc.).
• Familiarity with NEC.
• Technical problem-solving and decision-making
• Strong communication and stakeholder management
• Attention to detail and quality-driven mindset
• Commercial awareness and risk management
• Time management and programme focus

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance