Civil Design Manager / Coordinator
* Start date: ASAP
* Contract: 3-6 months, with possible extension
* Rate: £450 per day, outside IR35
* Key words: Civils Design, Geotechnical Design, Substations, Energy Infrastructure, Great Grid Upgrade
* Location: Cardiff, United Kingdom
Turner Lovell are recruiting for a Civils & Geotechnical Design Manager to join a major UK energy infrastructure programme delivering new substations and transmission assets. Our client is an international engineering and construction organisation working on one of the UK's largest grid upgrade projects, connecting cleaner and greener energy to millions of homes.
This role will suit someone with strong design management expertise in civil and geotechnical works who can lead the delivery of safe, sustainable, and buildable design solutions. You will be responsible for managing multidisciplinary design scopes, supporting construction delivery, and driving innovation through digital engineering and modern methods of construction.
Responsibilities:
* Lead the civils and geotechnical design scope from concept through to handover.
* Manage design requirements, risk, change, and compliance.
* Collaborate with clients, consultants, and site teams to deliver robust and buildable design solutions.
* Support construction delivery through design reviews, responding to technical queries, and ensuring assurance and commissioning requirements are met.
* Promote sustainability, digital tools, and modern construction methods to optimise project outcomes.
Requirements:
* Chartered (desired) in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering.
* Minimum 5+ years' experience managing multidisciplinary design delivery in civils, geotechnical, energy, or infrastructure projects.
* Strong knowledge of governance, compliance, and design risk management.
* Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
* Passion for innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
If you are interested in joining a landmark UK energy programme and available to start in the coming weeks, please apply or contact Maddie Jacob at madeleine.jacob@turnerlovell.com / 0207 448 1100 for further information.
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