Design Manager
Job in
Bradford, West Yorkshire, NE70, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-19
Listing for:
Vantage Consulting
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-19
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Civil Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are looking to recruit an experienced Design Manager within the Yorkshire region to work alongside Site Teams across multiple framework projects within the UK water sector. You will be responsible for managing internal and external design resources, assessing design risk, ensuring buildability and compliance, and delivering technical outputs in line with project requirements, engineering standards, CDM regulations, and health & safety best practice.
You will lead multidisciplinary design teams to achieve successful project outcomes across a portfolio of infrastructure and utility projects.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain design deliverables plans alongside project delivery teams
Manage design forecasting and commercial design allowances across framework projects
Coordinate internal design teams and external consultants/resources
Manage supply chain input and ensure supplier design compliance
Support tender design development and estimating activities
Oversee technical queries and upstream/downstream design coordination
Liaise with clients to ensure design requirements and considerations are fully understood
Allocate design resource across projects and frameworks
Maintain and manage design risk registers
Support project planning and programme development activities
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
Strong communication and leadership skills
Experience with in M&E, Civil Design & Build, infrastructure, utilities, or construction environments
Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams
Knowledge of Common Data Environments (CDEs) such as SharePoint, Project Wise, or similar systems
Understanding of BIM procedures and digital engineering practices
Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office applications
What's on Offer
Competitive salary
Company car or car allowance
Enhanced annual leave plus bank holidays
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Employer pension contribution
Private healthcare options available
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