Design Manager

Design Manager – Major Water & Infrastructure Projects (£10m+)

📍 UK | Tilbury Douglas | Hybrid / Project Based

Tilbury Douglas is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead the design function across major projects (£10m+) within the water, process and engineering sectors
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As a key member of the senior project team, you’ll manage design from tender stage through construction delivery — driving innovation, buildability, value engineering and strong stakeholder collaboration.

• Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary design teams from bid through site delivery
• Develop innovative, cost-effective and buildable design solutions
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships across project stages
• Drive BIM and digital design coordination
• Oversee design programmes, deliverables and stage gate reviews
• Ensure CDM compliance, safety, quality and value engineering
• Support procurement of design-led subcontract packages

• Proven Design Management experience on major projects (£10m+)
• Background in water, process, engineering or similar sectors
• Strong technical construction knowledge and site delivery focus
• Experience managing multi-discipline teams and complex interfaces
• Understanding of BIM, CDM Regulations and buildability principles

Desirable: MEICA exposure, water industry standards, professional qualification

• Competitive salary + car allowance
• Private medical, life assurance & pension matched up to 8%
• 26 days annual leave + long service leave options
• Professional fees paid + extensive flexible benefits

A leading UK contractor delivering major infrastructure and building projects across water, highways, health, defence, education and more — with people and inclusion at the heart of everything we do.