Design Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Design Manager to join our Assured Delivery team on a nationwide basis. The role focuses on delivering high‑quality design solutions across transportation, water, environment and energy sectors while supporting collaborative, people‑centred working.

Key responsibilities

• Manage design development and optioneering, ensuring buildability between construction and design teams.
• Produce and maintain engineering deliverables schedules to guarantee timely design documentation.
• Chair design review meetings and resolve interface issues between design and construction teams.
• Support tender and Early Contractor Involvement with technical guidance and value‑engineered solutions.
• Collaborate with commercial teams to maximise sustainable value through innovation and value engineering.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline and experience managing multi‑disciplinary design projects.
• Enjoys collaborative working and building effective relationships across teams.
• Resourceful and creative with strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Strong technical and information‑management skills, including knowledge of CDM 2015.
• Transferrable skills are welcomed; candidates need not meet every criterion.