Design manager - Highways

We are currently seeking an Design Manager to work for a major Civil Contractor who works across the UK specializing a variety of civil engineering sectors, predominatley within Highways and Infrastructure

Role will be based in the Eastern Region around Lincolnshire; with the candidate expected to travel intermittently to various project sites within the region when required.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide advice and guidance on the “buildability” of the design proposals to the design and construction teams on all packages

• Liaise with all 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 they are 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 further business.

• Proactively contribute to the Risk and Value Management process