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Project design manager

Ipswich
Jackson Civil Engineering
Design manager
Posted: 9 July
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Career Opportunity: Project Design Manager

Are you looking for a new challenge where your engineering experience, management skills, value engineering aptitude, and a keen eye for detail will be fully valued and developed?

Due to increased workload, we are seeking a permanent Works Project Design Manager to join a dynamic, innovative, and focused team. You will be tackling an increased Design & Build workload from key clients, including the Environment Agency, National Highways, Local Authorities, and private clients.

The successful candidate will ideally be based at our head office or a regional office, depending on convenience. The role involves a 40-hour workweek with a hybrid working arrangement—2 days at home. Travel to meetings with designers, clients, and sites will be required.


Main Duties include:

1. Managing a design phase team, which may include Consultants and/or specialist designers.
2. Leading meetings with clients, including presenting and discussing design ideas and solutions.
3. Preparing design documents, briefs, reports, and management plans.
4. Developing and managing design programmes.
5. Reviewing design documents for compliance with scheme requirements, advising on buildability and value engineering opportunities.


Qualifications and Skills:

1. Extensive experience in highways, structures, infrastructure, or flood alleviation works.
2. A civil engineering academic background with site experience to understand design principles and construction processes.
3. Strong collaborative, communication, and team-building skills.
4. Proficiency with programming software.
5. Awareness of applicable CDM Regulations.
6. Understanding of design processes, procedures, guidance, codes, and standards.
7. Knowledge of common construction specifications.
8. Soft management skills to motivate designers to deliver solutions on time and right first time.


Perks and Benefits:

* Company car or car allowance
* Life assurance cover (4x salary)
* Company pension scheme (up to 8% match)
* The ‘Great Escape’—early leave every Friday
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy more
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee assistance program
* Employee platform benefits
* Free parking
* Social events and charity days
* A supportive environment for career progression

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. We promote equality and encourage applications from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform us. Due to high application volumes, responses to unsuccessful applicants may not be provided within two weeks.

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