Civil Design Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Rowlands Castle; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Civil Design Manager to oversee the design process for large civil engineering projects in Havant, Hampshire. The successful candidate will manage multi-discipline design inputs, ensure compliance with contractual and regulatory requirements, and promote innovative engineering solutions. This role requires a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and extensive project management experience. A competitive salary of £75,000 - £85,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Pension scheme (up to 10% employer match)

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company car allowance

Company phone

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Strong track record managing design on large civil engineering projects.
• Proficiency in coordinating external consultants and multi-discipline teams.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process from concept through construction.
• Oversee integration of multi-discipline design inputs.
• Drive application of BIM and modern design practices.

Skills

Project management

Design compliance

Commercial awareness of contracts

BIM 360

AutoCAD

Risk management

Education

Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

BIM 360

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Position

Civil Design Manager

Location

Havant, Hampshire

Salary

£75,000 - £85,000 + benefits

Salary and Benefits

• Pension scheme (up to 10% employer match)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company car allowance
• Company phone and discretionary bonus
• Additional benefits to be discussed at interview

Job Overview

• Lead and manage the design process from concept through construction, ensuring timely delivery of coordinated solutions
• Oversee integration of multi-discipline design inputs, facilitating design reviews, technical assurance, and constructability assessments
• Ensure all design activities comply with NEC4 contract requirements, including submissions, TQs, early warnings, compensation events, and change control
• Maintain full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations
• Drive application of digital engineering, BIM 360, and AutoCAD
• Promote value engineering and innovation to enhance project outcomes
• Support preparation of Flood Plans, Emergency Drawdown Procedures, Reservoir Safety Reports, and liaise with qualified Panel Engineers under the Reservoirs Act 1975
• Act as the primary interface between design, construction, client, and stakeholders
• Identify and mitigate design-related risks, maintaining close alignment with the construction programme

Job Requirements

• Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong track record managing design on large civil engineering projects (experience of structural concrete, road construction, flood defence or reservoirs advantageous)
• Commercial awareness of NEC3/4 and JCT contracts
• Understanding of CDM regulations and technical compliance processes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, BIM 360, MS Project or Primavera
• Experience coordinating external consultants and multi-discipline teams
• CSCS / SMSTS card desirable
• Full UK driving licence