Design Manager

Reference: JN -052026-86841_1779876335

Design Manager
Birmingham - Hybrid
Offering up to £85,000 depending on experience

About the Role:

We're supporting a major UK infrastructure programme and are looking for an experienced Design Manager to join a major Tier One Civil engineering contractor. The role manages remaining design scope exceeding £100m in value, liaising with the client and the Principal Designer, and certifying that works have been constructed in accordance with the design.

Suited to either a strong Project Manager with pre-construction experience, or a Design-led Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and coordinate all design disciplines on the project, managing design consultant communications, submissions and deliverables.
  • Maintain and update the Design Management Programme (DMP) and design programme, tracking milestones and managing recovery where required.
  • Manage design interfaces and integration across all workstreams, resolving clashes and escalating issues as appropriate.
  • Liaise with the client and the Principal Designer, representing the Tier 1 Contractor in design reviews and assurance forums.
  • Certify, on behalf of the Lead Design Manager, that works are constructed in accordance with the approved design.
  • Ensure compliance with the clients technical standards, the Design Management Plan, and relevant work instructions including WI300 5.3.
  • Manage design consultant performance against contractual deliverables, supporting change control and cost oversight.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience managing design on major infrastructure or construction projects (£50m+ design value).
  • Strong understanding of design programme, IFC submissions, and engineering assurance processes.
  • Experience within a Tier 1 contractor, pre-construction, or major programme environment.
  • Ability to coordinate multi-discipline design teams and manage external consultants to programme and budget.
  • Excellent stakeholder management skills, with confidence engaging at senior client level.
  • Degree-level qualification in engineering, architecture, or project management (or equivalent experience).
  • Experience on HS2, Crossrail, Network Rail or similarly regulated programmes is advantageous.

If you have the experience and drive to lead design delivery on one of the UK's most landmark infrastructure projects, we'd like to hear from you. Please submit your CV or feel free to contact me for a confidential conversation on [email protected] or 02036573167.

£75,000.00 - £85,000.00
Per annum
GBP75000 - GBP85000 per annum + Benefits
Added 27/05/2026
Reference: JN -052026-86841_1779876335

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