At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead design management for complex tunnelling and civil engineering projects across Ireland and the UK.
- Company: Specialist civil engineering consultancy with a focus on innovative and buildable designs.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, benefits package, and long-term career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Join a growing team that values practical engineering judgement and site experience.
- Why this job: Shape design strategy and tackle challenging engineering problems in a senior role.
- Qualifications: Degree in Civil Engineering, experience in tunnelling, and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 65000 £ per year.
Vickerstock Recruitment are working with a specialist civil engineering consultancy to recruit a Civil Engineering Design Manager to support the delivery of complex tunnelling and heavy civil engineering projects across Ireland and the UK. This role has been created to strengthen the interface between design and construction, ensuring that technically complex schemes are not only compliant and innovative, but fundamentally buildable.
Your new role as Civil Engineering Design Manager:
- Take ownership of design management across tunnelling and heavy civils packages across Transport, Energy, Water, Buildings, and Aviation.
- Act as the technical link between designers, site teams and project leadership.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing and coordinating designs, including both temporary and permanent works.
- Leading the design management process from early-stage development through construction and handover.
- Reviewing and challenging designs to ensure constructability, safety and programme alignment.
- Working closely with site teams to resolve technical issues and manage design changes in live environments.
- Supporting value engineering, risk mitigation and alternative technical solutions.
- Acting as a senior technical point of contact for internal stakeholders and external design partners.
What you will need to succeed:
- A degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong experience in tunnelling and/or heavy civil engineering projects.
- Previous experience working as a Design Manager for a contractor within the Civil Engineering sector.
- A strong understanding of temporary works, sequencing and construction methodology.
- Confidence challenging design outputs and driving practical, site-led solutions.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across design, commercial and construction teams.
- Chartered status (ICE or equivalent) would be beneficial but is not essential.
In return, you can expect:
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- A senior, influential role on technically challenging civil engineering projects.
- The opportunity to shape design strategy on complex works.
- Long-term career progression within a growing specialist contractor.
- A role that values practical engineering judgement and site experience.
If you are a contractor-side Design Manager who enjoys solving complex engineering challenges and improving how designs are delivered on site, get in touch to find out more. For a confidential discussion, contact Brian Mitchell at Vickerstock Recruitment.
Civil Engineering Design Manager TLNT1_NI in Craigavon employer: Vickerstock
Vickerstock Recruitment offers an exceptional opportunity for a Civil Engineering Design Manager in Northern Ireland, where you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative and buildable solutions for complex tunnelling and heavy civil engineering projects. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will benefit from a competitive salary, a supportive work culture that values practical engineering judgement, and the chance to shape design strategies while progressing your career within a dynamic and expanding consultancy.
