Civils Design Manager

Mitie Group plc.; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitie Group plc. in the UK is seeking a Civils Design Manager to lead civil design across multiple projects within the security and utilities sector, ensuring designs meet safety, schedule and regulatory requirements.

You will coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, mentor civil engineers, establish design standards and procedures, and drive practical, buildable solutions from concept through commissioning across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Must have proven management and leadership experience.
• Strong track record in civil design.
• Qualified civil engineer preferred.
• Knowledge of design codes, standards and regulations.
• Experience in design management, project controls and governance.
• Experience in utilities or regulated industries is essential.
• Familiar with National Grid and NGT or Cadent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, development, review, and delivery of civil engineering designs for company projects.
• Manage internal and external design resources, consultants, and engineering partners.
• Establish design strategies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
• Review and approve design deliverables, calculations, specifications, drawings, and reports.
• Support project teams from concept development through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Monitor design progress against project schedules and budgets.
• Identify design risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with project objectives.
• Mentor and develop civil engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Management experience

Civil design track record

Civil engineer qualification

Design codes knowledge

Design management

Utility/regulatory experience

NGT/Cadent familiarity

Education

Civil engineering degree

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful security company who specialise in Security / Access Control Systems to some of the UK's largest Utility companies across the UK, to join as a Design Manager and help to develop the business during an exciting phase of growth.

The Civils Design Manager is responsible for leading and managing all civil design activities across multiple projects, ensuring designs are delivered safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in compliance with relevant standards and client requirements. The role provides technical leadership, coordinates multidisciplinary design teams, and ensures the successful integration of civil engineering solutions throughout the project lifecycle.

Essential Competencies:

• Proven experience in management and leadership qualities
• Track record in civil design
• Qualified civil engineer is preferred
• Strong knowledge of design codes, standards and regulations
• Experience in design management, project controls and engineering governance
• Knowledge or experience in utilities, security and or other highly regulated industries is essential
• Previous knowledge and design experience on National Grid and either NGT or Cadent is preferred

Role & Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, development, review, and delivery of civil engineering designs for company projects.
• Manage internal and external design resources, consultants, and engineering partners.
• Establish design strategies, standards, and procedures to ensure consistency and quality across projects.
• Review and approve design deliverables, calculations, specifications, drawings, and reports.
• Support project teams from concept development through detailed design, construction, and commissioning.
• Monitor design progress against project schedules and budgets.
• Identify design risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Ensure designs are practical, buildable, and aligned with project objectives.
• Mentor and develop civil engineers, designers, and technical staff.
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development initiatives.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, safety, and continuous improvement.