Design Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Design Manager to join our engineering team on a contract basis, based in Falmer, Brighton. The role offers a hybrid working model with remote flexibility and occasional office visits, focusing on delivering high‑quality engineering designs that support sustainable outcomes for our communities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage engineering design delivery for assigned projects, ensuring adherence to quality procedures and a right‑first‑time philosophy.
• Collaborate with engineering discipline leads to optimise design methodologies and outputs.
• Provide expert engineering support throughout the project lifecycle, from definition to handover.
• Foster innovation and engineering excellence through partner forums and supply‑chain engagement.
• Develop sustainable designs that contribute to carbon reduction while balancing stakeholder needs.

Required profile

• Chartered Engineer status with a degree‑level qualification in an engineering discipline.
• Significant experience in engineering design, construction and management.
• Passion for nurturing multidisciplinary teams and creating an inclusive working environment.
• Excellent communication skills, able to translate complex technical concepts for wider audiences.
• Strong commitment to environmental improvement and challenging the status‑quo.