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Design Manager

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ 60,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Leiston, Suffolk

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Design Manager - Tier 1 Contractor - Major Civils - Suffolk

We are working with a World Leading Construction Company who are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead and co-ordinate permanent works design on major infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Project Manager or Senior Design Manager, you'll manage design resources, oversee subcontracted designers, and ensure compliant, cost-effective and timely delivery of design solutions.

Duties

Lead and manage permanent works design activities and design subcontract packages
Implement project-specific Design Management Plans in line with ISO 9001 and client requirements
Manage design assurance, change control and technical compliance Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs and ensure buildability and safetyPromote value engineering, BIM, and Design for Health & Safety
Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and relevant safety obligations
Support commercial aspects of contractor design, including early warnings and compensation events
Contribute to carbon reduction targets and sustainable design outcomes 

Person Specification

Proven experience in a Design Manager role within infrastructure or construction
Strong knowledge of UK design standards, CDM Regulations and ISO 9001
Ability to lead design teams and manage complex interfaces
Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
Experience with BIM and collaborative design processes 

Benefits:

Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days
Flexible and adaptable working
Family friendly policies and work/life approach
Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support
Contributory pension scheme
Annual bonus scheme
Recognition scheme and long service awards
Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance (if applicable to role)
Share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families

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