About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and driven Design Manager to support the assurance of the proposed solution across the design, construction, and handover phases, working closely with commercial, production, engineering, digital and asset stakeholders. The role supports design integration and technical assurance activities, helping ensure design outputs are compliant, coordinated, buildable and fit for safe construction, operation and long-term asset performance.
Design Management & Integration
* Support the development and coordination of design proposals in line with Employer’s Requirements, statutory obligations, budget constraints and programme commitments.
* Provide technical input on constructability, sequencing, temporary works integration, commissioning and maintenance considerations.
Technical Assurance & Governance
* Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs, including M&E, specialist designers, subcontractors, novated designers and third‑party contributors.
* Manage allocated subcontractor design packages, ensuring scope clarity, interface alignment, timely delivery and appropriate technical review.
Progressive Assurance & Design Maturity
* Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs, including M&E, specialist designers, subcontractors, novated designers and third‑party contributors.
* Provide technical input on constructability, sequencing, temporary works integration, commissioning and maintenance considerations.
Programme, Information & BIM
* Manage assigned elements of the design deliverables programme, ensuring alignment with construction and commissioning requirements.
* Coordinate the production of design information, models and documentation in line with contractual and BIM requirements.
Model Maturity (3D and 5D)
* Support the progressive development of 3D and 5D models in line with the Design Maturity Roadmap and assurance requirements.
* Work with BIM, planning and commercial teams to ensure models support:
o Multidisciplinary coordination and clash avoidance
o Construction planning and sequencing
o Quantification and cost forecasting
o Risk identification and option evaluation
Construction Phase Support
* Provide technical support during construction, assisting with resolution of design queries, RFIs and non‑conformances.
* Support assurance of design changes, ensuring technical justification and appropriate approval.
Handover & Close‑Out
* Support assurance of design outputs to enable effective commissioning, handover and transition into operation.
* Coordinate the production, review and assurance of as‑built information and handover documentation.
Wider Project Integration
* Support stakeholder engagement by communicating design maturity, confidence levels and technical risk at key milestones.
* Ensure design maturity and assurance outputs inform risk management, procurement strategy and commercial confidence.
Qualifications
* Experience supporting design management and technical assurance on complex infrastructure projects.
* Strong coordination and stakeholder engagement skills in a multi‑disciplinary environment.
* Good understanding of design maturity, assurance processes, and handover readiness.
* Working knowledge of BIM and modern procurement routes.
* Relevant professional membership (or working toward) such as ICE, IET, CIBSE, RIBA or equivalent.
* Valid CSCS card.
* Strong IT capability – Microsoft Office essential.
* Clear and effective technical communication and reporting skills.
Benefits
* Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working where roles allow.
* 25 days paid annual leave (pro‑rata).
* Family friendly policies including 28 weeks full pay maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay paternity/partner leave.
* Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and more.
We are a Disability Confident Employer and are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long‑term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
We are an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.
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