Design Manager

Design Manager – Tier 1 Contractor – Major Civils – Suffolk

We are working with a World Leading Construction Company who are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead and co-ordinate permanent works design on major infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Project Manager or Senior Design Manager, you’ll manage design resources, oversee subcontracted designers, and ensure compliant, cost-effective and timely delivery of design solutions.

Duties

• Lead and manage permanent works design activities and design subcontract packages
• Implement project-specific Design Management Plans in line with ISO 9001 and client requirements
• Manage design assurance, change control and technical compliance Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs and ensure buildability and safetyPromote value engineering, BIM, and Design for Health & Safety
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and relevant safety obligations
• Support commercial aspects of contractor design, including early warnings and compensation events
• Contribute to carbon reduction targets and sustainable design outcomes

Person Specification

• Proven experience in a Design Manager role within infrastructure or construction
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards, CDM Regulations and ISO 9001
• Ability to lead design teams and manage complex interfaces
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience with BIM and collaborative design processes

Benefits:

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
• Flexible and adaptable working
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Annual bonus scheme
• Recognition scheme and long service awards
• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
• Share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families