Job Description
??? Design Manager Civil InfrastructureLocation: South East EnglandContract Type: PermanentSector: Civil Engineering / Water Infrastructure / Reservoir SafetyAbout the RoleWere recruiting on behalf of a long-established civil engineering contractor with a turnover exceeding £50M. Known for delivering complex infrastructure schemes across coastal defence, flood risk management, reservoirs, and water treatment, they operate as principal contractor on nationally significant projects. Their collaborative approach and technical depth have earned them repeat frameworks and strong relationships with regulatory bodies.As Design Manager, youll lead the full design lifecycle from concept through to construction, ensuring coordinated, compliant, and buildable solutions across multi-disciplinary inputs. This is a key interface role between design, construction, client, and statutory stakeholders.Key Responsibilities Manage the design process from early concept to construction delivery. Coordinate inputs from internal teams and external consultants. Ensure compliance with NEC4 contract obligations including submissions, TQs, early warnings, and change control. Uphold CDM 2015 regulations across all design activities. Facilitate design reviews, technical assurance, and constructability assessments. Align design outputs with programme milestones; identify and resolve design-related risks. Promote ...