Design Manager

Design Manager in Northern Ireland, would require Travelling

Your new company
Hays Belfast are working in collaboration with an award-winning, Tier 1 Civil Engineering & Construction Company, in recruiting a Design Manager for one of their major civils projects in the UK.This renowned company specialises in delivering remarkable projects that connect communities and contribute to a better future for all. Their expertise spans buildings, civil engineering, facilities management, fit-outs, and construction projects.With an enviable client base across both public and private sectors, this contractor has established themselves as one of Northern Ireland's flagship businesses, and has an excellent reputation across the UK & Ireland, where their projects have made a significant material impact on the communities they operate in.
Your new role
This Design Manager (Civils) role presents an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of infrastructure projects. If you're passionate about design and project management, consider joining this forward-thinking contractor to oversee design and technical teams for a £120 million highway project + bridges and structures, bringing the overall value to in excess of £200+ million. As a Design Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Managing permanent and temporary work designs for live projects and tenders.

Focusing on buildability and efficiency during the design process to achieve optimal solutions.

Coordinating with designers to develop design deliverables schedules.

Ensuring alignment between design development and project expectations.

Preparing and agreeing on design programs with each designer.

Monitoring design progress and updating schedules as needed.

Adhering to relevant quality procedures in design management.

Fulfilling Principal Designer duties for pre-construction operations under CDM Regulations.

Providing design input for tender submissions.

Collaborating with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and third parties.

Offering technical advice for live projects and tenders.

Contributing to program development across tender, design, construction, and variation/compensation event stages.

Coordinating temporary works design elements when necessary.

Reviewing design drawings and addressing technical queries.

This role will require some weekly travel so you must be available to do so.

What you'll need to succeed

To excel in this Design Manager position, you should possess expertise in either designing or constructing Civil Engineering infrastructure, ideally within the Highways sector however all civil sectors will be considered. You will hold a solid grasp of engineering principles and their practical application is essential. Additionally, you must have experience managing a team of designers and be adept at client communication.
Ideally, the candidate should hold a degree in civil or structural engineering. Being a Chartered engineer or working towards that status would be advantageous.
Candidates with time-served experience in highways and relevant HND/HNC qualifications will also be considered. Experience and knowledge in the design and/or construction of temporary works would be highly desirable.This role will require some weekly travel, so you must be prepared to stay overnight 2 nights per week with all flights and accommodation provided.
What you'll get in return

Our client is offering an enticing annual salary that is negotiable based on experience but could be up to circa £60,000.Benefits include a car allowance, subsidised private medical cover, a life assurance scheme, a contributory pension, and 35 days of annual leave (including public holidays), Paid travel and housing accommodation whilst onsite.This role is a full-time, permanent position offering Hybrid working conditions with 3 days spent on-site. A full UK driving licence is a requirement.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this Design Manager role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Marjorie Del Rosario, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
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