Design Manager
Location: Euston, London
Salary: £80,000 – £85,000 + Package
Type: Permanent | Full-Time
We are currently supporting a leading UK civil engineering and infrastructure contractor in their search for a Design Manager to join their team working on major infrastructure schemes based in Euston.
This role offers the opportunity to work within a Tier 1 delivery environment, supporting the development and delivery of technical solutions across complex civil engineering projects as part of a long-term programme of work.
The successful candidate will play a key role in leading multidisciplinary design teams, managing consultants and ensuring the delivery of technically compliant, high-quality engineering solutions across the full project lifecycle.
The Role
As Design Manager, you will be responsible for delivering robust engineering solutions that support project delivery teams while ensuring design compliance, programme alignment and technical excellence.
You will lead external consultants and internal engineering teams to develop design solutions across a range of infrastructure works including pipelines, pumping stations, networks and treatment systems.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants
Deliver technical solutions in line with programme, budget and client requirements
Ensure designs comply with statutory standards, regulations and specifications
Manage design consultant contracts and ensure obligations are fulfilled
Oversee the production and coordination of concept, basic and detailed designs
Support project delivery teams with engineering and technical solutions
Manage engineering budgets and design schedules
Implement and manage change control processes for design development
Ensure all engineering outputs meet quality, safety and compliance standards
Support supply chain engagement for specialist design inputs
Liaise with project managers, engineering managers and consultants to resolve technical issues
Coordinate with operational, maintenance and technical stakeholders
Ensure all designs consider buildability, operability and maintainability
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have experience working within a main contractor or self-delivery contractor environment delivering infrastructure or civil engineering projects.
Essential Experience
Proven experience in Design Management within civil engineering or infrastructure projects
Experience working on Design & Build contracts
Experience administering NEC3 or NEC4 PSC contracts
Strong understanding of programme management, change control and design impact assessments
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and design consultants
Knowledge of foul water drainage systems and potable water mains
Experience using Building Information Modelling (BIM) and common data environments
Degree or HNC in Civil Engineering or related discipline
Member of a recognised engineering institution, or working towards professional accreditation
Desirable
Previous experience working on major rail or infrastructure schemes
Experience supporting large infrastructure programmes such as HS2
Please note that candidates who have spent the majority of their career working client-side (for example Network Rail, HS2 Ltd or London Underground) will not be suitable for this role.
Why Apply
Opportunity to work on major UK infrastructure projects
Join a well-established Tier 1 contractor
Long-term pipeline of secured work
Strong career progression opportunities
Supportive and collaborative engineering environment