Design Manager – Civil Engineering

Design Manager – Civil Engineering

Salary: £55000 - 70000 + pkg

Location: Thetford

Regions: Cambridgeshire, Suffolk

We are currently seeking a Design Manager to work for a major Civil Contractor on a multi-million pound project with a primary focus on civil highways and infrastructure. The role will be based on site in Bristol and reports to a Design Leader, being responsible for the design function for the project. The successful candidate's main duties and responsibilities consist of:

• Provide advice and guidance on the “buildability” of the design proposals to the design and construction teams on all packages
• Liaise with statutory bodies/authorities as required – such as town planning, building control and services e.g. gas and water
• Lead the development and management of the design deliverables programme
• Ensure there is a clear schedule of design deliverables
• Lead gate reviews activities to ensure that timely and appropriate sign off is achieved at each project gate
• Lead the co-ordination and production of design data, reports and documentation essential to the project and contractual requirements and report progress against the design deliverables programme
• Ensure that learning and best practice is captured from the bid/project with the aim of sharing it across the business stream and the CSUK business
• Proactively contribute to the Risk and Value Management process