Civil Design Manager

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Design Manager to contribute to the Sizewell C nuclear power plant project. This role offers the chance to lead project teams, develop comprehensive project plans, and foster strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, this position promises a dynamic environment for career growth and impactful contributions to global net-zero targets. Join a diverse team dedicated to making a positive difference in the world through engineering excellence and collaboration.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays

In-house canteen

Gym facilities

Flexible work patterns

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in design or technical management for major projects.
• Strong technical skills in engineering with delivery experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to ensure timely and quality project completion.
• Develop project plans including scope, schedule, and risk management.
• Facilitate communication with stakeholders and support team members.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Project Management

Technical Skills in Engineering

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Master’s in Structural Engineering

Job description

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Ready to engineer your positive impact? Then join Tractebel, part of the ENGIE Group, and our 5,600 passionate experts around the globe, driven by shaping a more sustainable world every day. It’s your chance to be a part of the adventure of the century: accelerating the energy transition – while enhancing people’s lives through meaningful projects. Make your contribution to carbon neutrality in markets like nuclear, renewables, power & gas, electrical grids, hydropower & dams, water resources & supply, desalination, complex & high-tech buildings, transport infrastructures, and ports & waterways.

Are you ready to make a difference? Then we look forward to meeting you!

What we offer

• Tractebel is more than a place to work. It’s your chance to evolve alongside top experts on impactful projects around the world. It’s an environment built on team spirit, where you can reach your highest potential. With opportunities for quick career progression in a dynamic and challenging environment, your growth knows no limits.
• We actively support the development of our people through complementary trainings within the ENGIE Group, and international career evolution is possible.
• We offer a competitive salary package, and generous holiday allowance of 28 days plus bank holidays. We also cover subscription fees for one relevant professional institute per year.
• We value autonomy and offer flexible work patterns.
• Our offices include an in-house canteen and gym facilities to support your well-being.

Your mission

We are looking for a motivated and experienced Design Managers to work on the design of the Sizewell C (SZC) nuclear powerplant, as well as our future pipeline of projects. You will provide your expertise to successfully deliver our projects, in collaboration with clients, contractors, stakeholders and our project teams.

Your key responsibilities

The key responsibilities will include a selection of the following points, depending on your experience and the position you take within our team:

• Leading project teams, providing guidance and support to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
• Developing and executing project plans, including scope, schedule, cost, risk management, and communication plans.
• Facilitating communication and co-ordination of information to stakeholders, including project team members, clients, and senior management.
• Supporting and mentoring members of the team, to help them develop individually and to meet our collective goals.
• Identifying and mitigating project risks.
• Supporting our Contract Managers in the preparation of claims and variations.
• Developing strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Supporting the engineering discipline leads, to develop training plans and strategies for increasing our capability in the UK.

We would love to hear from people with

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate would meet the following requirements and criteria:

• Bachelor’s or master’s in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Design or Technical Management experience, preferably for major projects in highly regulated industry, e.g. nuclear.
• Background demonstrating strong technical skills in your field of engineering, with experience in delivery technical packages.

Who you are

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire project teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and mitigate project risks.

Who we are

Our top priorities are people, ethics, safety, and sustainability. With Tractebel, you are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact on global net-zero targets. The driving force behind reaching these goals is our greatest asset: you. Our people come first, and our strength is in our diversity. Because diversity leads to fresh perspectives that drive performance and innovation, we welcome all applicants and remain committed to an inclusive workplace.

Find out more about Tractebel, our activities and why you should join us here!

As part of the 96,000-strong ENGIE Group, your career path in pioneering low-carbon solutions around the world knows no limits. Every day is your opportunity to shape a more sustainable world.