Design Manager

Design Manager

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Design Manager to lead and coordinate design delivery for major engineering projects. Based in Bristol with hybrid working, this role offers up to £68,000 per annum. It’s ideal for a professional with strong technical expertise and a background in structural or civil engineering design who enjoys taking ownership of design processes from concept through to delivery.

Salary
Up to £68,000 per annum

Location and Working Pattern
Bristol, with hybrid working arrangements available.

Client Overview
Our client is a respected organisation delivering large‑scale engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK. With quality, safety and technical excellence at the core of their operations, they are committed to developing innovation within the design and construction process.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver design activities to achieve required standards of quality, time, and cost.
• Take a hands‑on approach to design production, ensuring outputs are accurate and fully aligned with project requirements.
• Schedule and programme design deliverables, highlighting key risks and dependencies.
• Use technical knowledge and operational experience to identify opportunities for improvement and areas of commercial or strategic importance.
• Identify and manage interfaces with other disciplines, suppliers, and key project stakeholders.
• Present and communicate complex design topics clearly to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Ensure personal and team competency is maintained, identifying and addressing training needs where required.

Must‑have Requirements

• Degree in Civil, Structural or Mechanical Engineering (with relevant design experience).
• Proven experience in the design of structural steelwork buildings to applicable national standards (ideally Eurocodes).
• Track record in a complex, self‑delivery environment.
• Strong decision‑making ability supported by sound analysis and judgement.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and executing design activities successfully.
• Confident communicator with experience presenting to a range of stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of CDM 2015 regulations.

Nice‑to‑have Skills

• Experience in large infrastructure or energy sector projects.
• Familiarity with digital design tools and design coordination platforms.

Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including hybrid working, professional development opportunities and pathways for career progression (details to be confirmed with the client).

 

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