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Design Manager
- leiston, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
- £65 - £90 Per Hour
Job Description
Reference: 0003_
Posted: August 11, 2026
We are working with a World Leading Construction Company who are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead and co-ordinate permanent works design on major infrastructure projects.
Reporting to the Project Manager or Senior Design Manager, you'll manage design resources, oversee subcontracted designers, and ensure compliant, cost-effective and timely delivery of design solutions.
Duties
- Lead and manage permanent works design activities and design subcontract packages
- Implement project-specific Design Management Plans in line with ISO 9001 and client requirements
- Manage design assurance, change control and technical compliance Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs and ensure buildability and safetyPromote value engineering, BIM, and Design for Health & Safety
- Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and relevant safety obligations
- Support commercial aspects of contractor design, including early warnings and compensation events
- Contribute to carbon reduction targets and sustainable design outcomes
Personal Specification
- Proven experience in a Design Manager role within infrastructure or construction
- Strong knowledge of UK design standards, CDM Regulations and ISO 9001