At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead civil design activities and manage multidisciplinary teams on exciting projects.
- Company: Join a successful security company working with major utility firms across the UK.
- Benefits: Enjoy an excellent salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities to mentor and develop future engineers.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in civil engineering while ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership in civil design and strong knowledge of industry standards required.
AWC Staff Services are looking for a Civils Design Manager to join our client, who are a successful security company who specialise in security/access control systems to some of the largest utility companies across the UK as part of the national grid technology framework.
The Civils Design Manager is responsible for leading and managing all civil design activities across multiple projects, ensuring designs are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with relevant standards and client requirements.
The role provides technical leadership, coordinates multidisciplinary design teams, and ensures the successful integration of civil engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.
Essential Competencies
- Proven experience in management and leadership qualities
- Track record in civil design
- Qualified civil engineer is preferred
- Strong knowledge of design codes, standards and regulations
- Experience in design management, project controls and engineering governance
- Knowledge or experience in utilities, security and or other highly regulated industries is essential
- Previous knowledge and design experience on National Grid and either NGT or Cadent is preferred
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, development, review, and delivery of civil engineering designs for company projects.
- Manage internal and external design resources, consultants, and engineering partners.
- Establish design strategies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
- Review and approve design deliverables, calculations, specifications, drawings, and reports.
- Support project teams from concept development through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
- Monitor design progress against project schedules and budgets.
- Identify design risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Ensure designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with project objectives.
- Mentor and develop civil engineers, designers, and technical staff.
- Conduct performance reviews and support professional development initiatives.
- In return they offer excellent salary and benefits packages
Civils Design Manager employer: AWC STAFF SERVICES LTD
AWC Staff Services is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets collaboration. As a Civils Design Manager, you will not only lead impactful projects for major utility companies but also benefit from a strong focus on employee growth and development, supported by competitive salary and benefits packages. The company fosters a culture of mentorship and professional advancement, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in civil engineering.
