Civil Design Manager

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Havant; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Civil Engineering is seeking a Civil Design Project Manager to oversee a prestigious reservoir project in Hampshire. This role involves leading a design team, managing project deliverables, and ensuring alignment with project goals in a BIM environment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, with a minimum of 3 years of experience in wastewater or infrastructure. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including a company car/allowance, healthcare, and significant holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Company Car / Allowance

25 Days holiday + BH

Pension up to 10% match

Phone

Bonus

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' post-graduate experience in wastewater or infrastructure sector.
• Demonstrable people management skills.
• Strong understanding of NEC3, NEC4, and JCT contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the design team, managing the programme.
• Identify and assess risks across design interfaces.
• Chair internal and client-facing design review meetings.

Skills

People Management

Commercial Awareness

Construction Techniques

Project Planning

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Equivalent

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Navisworks

Infraworks

ReCap Pro

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Our client is currently recruiting a Civil Design Project Manager

to join their specialist Civil Engineering contracting business. The company that the Civil Design Project Manager will be working for are a well-established Civil Engineering contractor, whom work on projects from conception through construction to project delivery. The companies’ specialities span across a variety of different sectors including water and waste water, infrastructure and coastal protection. The Civil Design Project Manager will be working on a prestigious project on a new Reservoir in Hampshire.

Civils Design Project Manager Job Overview

Lead and coordinate the design team, managing the programme and resolving technical conflicts between design packages.

Identify and assess risks across design interfaces, evaluating commercial, operational and practical impacts.

Chair internal and client-facing design review meetings, driving actions and outcomes.

Support the construction team in developing effective temporary works solutions.

Oversee design delivery in a BIM environment and ensure full alignment with project goals.

Define and manage project deliverables including asset information, 3D models, MEICA specifications and O&M manuals.

Review all design submissions prior to client issue.

Undertake site asset surveys at both initial scoping and final commissioning stages.

Review and validate civil designs, equipment specifications and procurement schedules.

Participate in design progress, tender handover, and pre-start meetings.

Approve design consultant payment applications.

Engage stakeholders to ensure timely and coordinated delivery of all design elements, both temporary and permanent.

Civils Design Manager Job Requirements

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Equivalent

Minimum 3 years' post-graduate experience in the wastewater or infrastructure sector.

Demonstrable people management skills.

Strong commercial awareness and understanding of NEC3, NEC4 and JCT contracts.

Knowledge of CDM regulations and HAZOP requirements.

Solid understanding of construction techniques and site delivery.

Proficient in MS Project or Primavera for project planning.

Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Infraworks, and ReCap Pro.

Familiarity with cloud-based CDEs such as BIM 360.

Civils Design Manager Salary & Benefits

Salary – up to £70,000

Company Car / Allowance

25 Days holiday + BH

Pension up to 10% match

Phone, Bonus, Private Healthcare