Lead Design Manager (Civils) - Main Works

Requisition

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  Part-Time Telework

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure;
Nuclear, Security & Environmental;
Energy;
Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start‑up and operations.

Join us for an extraordinary opportunity :
Be part of a major aviation project in the Greater London area, that will redefine the future of air travel and delivery excellence. We’re building a dynamic team to plan and deliver complex, high‑impact work, at the heart of one of the region’s most innovative and fast‑moving developments.
If you’re motivated, hands‑on, and thrive in the energy of large-scale infrastructure and aviation projects, this is your opportunity to thrive and make a real difference. Join a collaborative, fast‑paced environment, where ambition, collaboration, and momentum drive success - and play a pivotal role in delivering transformation projects that will shape the future of aviation.
The project scope includes planning, design, integration and delivery of major airfield infrastructure, buildings, systems and associated periphery infrastructure.

The Design Manager (Civil Infrastructure) will lead the engineering design management of major airfield civil infrastructure projects within the programme.

The role is responsible for coordinating design development from concept through construction and handover, ensuring engineering solutions meet project objectives for safety, quality, cost, schedule, and operational performance.

Working closely with project leadership, engineering specialists, and construction teams, the Design Manager will manage external design consultants and internal engineering resources while leading a team of design management professionals.

• Lead the design management of major civil infrastructure packages from project inception through construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Define and develop engineering scope and technical requirements to support project development and programme objectives.
• Develop design briefs, engineering scopes, and technical specifications for external design consultants and design‑and‑build contractors where applicable.
• Manage external design consultants and multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure design outputs meet project requirements for quality, cost, schedule, and safety.
• Ensure engineering solutions are aligned with applicable standards, regulatory requirements, and operational constraints within a live airport environment.
• Drive the identification and implementation of safe, efficient, and cost‑effective engineering solutions while maintaining design integrity.
• Coordinate design interfaces across multiple engineering disciplines and project work packages.
• Lead technical reviews and ensure that design deliverables are fully coordinated and integrated with programme requirements.
• Oversee the management of design changes throughout the construction and project delivery lifecycle.
• Coordinate with construction management teams to ensure design intent is maintained during construction activities.
• Support development of asset information requirements and ensure that engineering data and documentation meet project information management standards.
• Provide technical input into procurement processes, including evaluation of engineering consultants, contractors, and suppliers.
• Support programme stakeholder engagement and coordination with client teams, airport operations, and regulatory bodies.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and engineering…