At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design activities on major civil engineering projects and coordinate with diverse teams.
- Company: Join a Tier 1 Main Contractor with a focus on innovative infrastructure solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, hybrid working, and a 10% annual bonus.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth within a leading UK infrastructure business.
- Why this job: Make an impact on high-profile projects while developing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in civil engineering design management and strong communication skills.
Location: Leeds
Division: Civils
Salary: £50,000 – £75,000 DOE
Car Allowance: £5,400 or company car
Bonus: 10% annual bonus scheme
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home
THE OPPORTUNITY
I am recruiting for a Tier 1 Main Contractor that are looking for an experienced Design Manager to join its Civils team, based from the Leeds office. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of major civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the region and wider UK. The role would suit a Design Manager who enjoys working in a complex project environment and wants exposure to technically challenging, high-profile schemes.
Projects across the Civils division can include:
- Major highways and road infrastructure
- Substations and energy infrastructure
- Major structures and bridges
- Docks and marine infrastructure
- Earthworks and enabling works
- Large-scale civil engineering and infrastructure schemes
You will play a key role in leading and coordinating the design process, working closely with project teams, clients, consultants, subcontractors and supply chain partners to ensure designs are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required technical and commercial standards.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
As Design Manager, you will be responsible for:
- Managing and coordinating design activities throughout the project lifecycle
- Leading design teams and coordinating consultants, subcontractors and the wider supply chain
- Ensuring designs comply with project requirements, relevant standards and legislation
- Managing design programmes, deliverables, reviews and approvals
- Identifying and managing design risks and opportunities
- Working collaboratively with commercial, construction, planning, procurement and engineering teams
- Supporting the development of design solutions that are safe, buildable, efficient and commercially viable
- Managing technical interfaces between disciplines and project stakeholders
- Providing technical leadership and supporting the resolution of design issues
- Ensuring appropriate design assurance and governance processes are followed
- Engaging with clients and key stakeholders throughout the design process
ABOUT YOU
We are looking for an experienced Design Manager with a background in civil engineering, infrastructure or major construction projects. You will ideally have:
- Proven experience working in a Design Manager role within civil engineering or infrastructure
- Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants
- Strong knowledge of the design and construction process
- Experience working on major infrastructure projects
- Good understanding of relevant UK standards, legislation and design assurance processes
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities and deliver within challenging programmes
- A collaborative approach and the confidence to provide technical leadership
Relevant qualifications in civil engineering, structural engineering or a related discipline would be advantageous, as would professional membership of an appropriate engineering institution.
WHAT’S ON OFFER?
Alongside a competitive salary of £50,000 – £75,000 depending on experience, the package includes:
- £5,400 car allowance or company car
- 10% annual bonus scheme
- Hybrid working – 3 days in the Leeds office / 2 days working from home
- The opportunity to work on major and technically challenging infrastructure projects
- Career development within a major UK infrastructure business
- Exposure to a diverse range of Civils projects and sectors
If you’re an experienced Design Manager looking for your next challenge within major civil engineering and infrastructure, we’d be interested in hearing from you. Apply now with an up to date CV or contact Dan Standish at Kenton Black (Leeds) for more information.
Design Manager in Leeds employer: Kenton Black
Join a leading subcontractor in the UK, where you will be part of a dynamic team working on a landmark £200m highways infrastructure project. We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative work culture that values innovation and professional growth, offering our engineers the chance to develop their skills while contributing to significant civil engineering achievements. With a strong pipeline of work and long-term contract potential, this role provides not just a job, but a meaningful career path in a thriving industry.
