Framework Engineering – Design Manager

• Lead engineering design and assurance for design and construction through the entire project life cycle through to handover
• Take full accountability for all engineering and design activities on the framework
• Manage design managers, engineering staff, design houses, technical leads, and quality assurance staff
• Lead design compliance and change, temporary works coordination and design, BIM, materials management, quality assurance, and handover
• Develop and implement the Framework Design Strategy
• Establish integrated framework design controls, processes, and procedures aligned with GAL and The Costain Way
• Provide technical leadership and manage framework quality controls to deliver safely, to quality, on time, and within budget
• Coordinate external design consultants, internal CEL design, subcontractor-designed elements, and integrated design elements
• Engage with the client team and external stakeholders, including National Highways, to enable successful handover
• Support tender solution development, writing, review, and management for future works
• Support technical strategy and pipeline development with the preconstruction and project directors
• Collaborate with the project leadership team on safe, efficient design, delivery, and handover
• Assess team competency and ensure appropriate skills and resources
• Lead safe-by-design practices and discharge CDM, legislative, ISO, and Costain Way responsibilities
• Ensure works comply with design information, planning constraints, technical specifications, and Costain Way guidance
• Coordinate technical, design, and quality managers as an integrated team
• Promote a Right First-Time approach to quality
• Manage interfaces and information flow between design and construction teams
• Provide planning and procurement support
• Build strategic design partnerships with the supply chain

Requirements

• 10 years+ experience in construction delivery with 3 years+ in a management position (e.g. Senior Design manager)
• Knowledge and experience of relevant design solutions and standards (GAL standards, ICAO / CAP and Specification for Highways Works), common construction techniques and related procedures
• Experience of working within a Principal Designer and Principal Contractor environment (i.e. where Costain undertakes these roles)
• Knowledge and experience of Temporary Works procedures
• Knowledge and experience setting up Framework processes and controls
• Degree or equivalent qualification in Civil Engineering (or related discipline)
• Relevant CSCS Card
• Chartered Engineer and Membership of a professional engineering institution
• Applicants with aviation and highways (GAL and NH experience) are preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in leading engineering design and assurance throughout the project life cycle, with a strong focus on compliance, quality control, and stakeholder engagement. Possesses a solid foundation in civil engineering principles and frameworks, ensuring successful project delivery within budget and time constraints.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Engineering Design Leadership
• Framework Design Strategy Development
• Quality Assurance Management
• Temporary Works Procedures Knowledge
• Chartered Engineer Status

Hard Skills

• Civil Engineering Degree
• Design Compliance
• BIM Management
• Construction Delivery
• Framework Processes Setup
• Design Solutions Knowledge
• Quality Control Processes
• Technical Specifications Compliance
• Planning Constraints Management
• Temporary Works Coordination

Soft Skills

• Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Leadership
• Communication Skills
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Relevant CSCS Card
• Chartered Engineer Membership

Industry Keywords

• GAL Standards
• ICAO / CAP
• Specification for Highways Works
• Principal Designer Environment
• Principal Contractor Environment
• Aviation Experience
• Highways Experience
• Costain Way
• CDM Responsibilities
• Right First-Time Approach