Senior Design Manager

Senior Design Manager Are you an experienced engineering leader who thrives on driving complex capital projects, developing high-performing teams, and delivering innovative design solutions? Were looking for a Senior Design Manager to lead the delivery of major engineering and infrastructure programmes, ensuring designs are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with business objectives. This role will provide strategic leadership across multidisciplinary design teams, helping shape investment decisions and delivering sustainable, customer-focused engineering solutions.

What youll be doing Leading multidisciplinary design teams to deliver major capital programmes on time, within budget, and to required quality standards Setting design strategy and direction while ensuring alignment with project objectives and stakeholder requirements Managing programme resources, budgets, and design delivery schedules Driving risk management activities, ensuring compliance with governance, legislation, and industry standards Reviewing and approving engineering solutions, ensuring they deliver value, sustainability, and whole-life cost benefits Acting as Principal Designer and ensuring compliance with CDM Regulations and health & safety requirements Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders, contractors, consultants, and external partners Supporting investment and asset management decisions through effective design leadership and technical expertise Promoting innovation and continuous improvement across engineering and design functions Developing, mentoring, and coaching engineering teams to build capability and drive high performance What were looking for Significant experience within Design Management, Engineering Management, or Project Management roles Proven ability to lead and develop multidisciplinary engineering and design teams Strong commercial awareness with experience managing budgets, programmes, and engineering resources Experience delivering complex engineering or infrastructure projects within regulated industries Strong understanding of risk management, governance, and engineering compliance requirements Experience influencing business decisions and managing multiple project priorities Knowledge of CDM Regulations and Principal Designer responsibilities Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills Degree qualified in Engineering or a related technical discipline Chartered Engineer status or progression towards professional accreditation would be advantageous Why join?

This is an opportunity to play a key leadership role in delivering major engineering and infrastructure programmes that have a lasting impact on customers, communities, and the environment. Youll lead talented engineering teams, influence strategic investment decisions, and drive the development of innovative, sustainable solutions while helping shape the future direction of a growing organisation.