Design Manager

Empresaria Group plc; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Bristol is seeking a Design Manager with expertise in structural and steelwork engineering. You will play a critical role in major nuclear new-build projects, managing design documentation and ensuring quality and cost targets are met. A degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required, along with strong operational decision-making skills. This hybrid role offers a salary range of £55,000 - £65,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing design documentation.
• Ability to oversee design changes and manage surveillance activities.
• Strong organizational skills for managing risks and operational targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and produce design documentation across multiple projects.
• Ensure quality, cost, and program targets are met daily.
• Facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Strong structural / steelwork expertise

Operational decision-making

Risk management

Education

Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Design Manager / Steelwork Engineer

Bristol- Hybrid

£55,000 - £65,000 (DOE)

We are seeking a Design Manager with strong structural / steelwork expertise to support major nuclear new-build and energy programmes, including work on next-generation power stations and emerging SMR technology. You will operate in a self-delivery capacity, taking ownership of design deliverables across assigned buildings within a large-scale structural steelwork (SSW) scope.

In this role, you will manage and produce design documentation such as input data lists, reports, drawings, calculations, and presentation materials. You will also oversee design changes, surveillance activities, open points, Field Change Requests, RFIs, and Non-Conformance reports.

Day-to-day you will make operational decisions to ensure quality, cost, and programme targets are achieved while identifying and managing risks that may impact delivery.

You will report to the Deputy Delivery Lead and work closely with internal and external stakeholders, preparing updates, presentations, and meeting records as required.

Requirements :

• Degree in Civil / Structural Engineering (Mechanical considered with relevant experience)

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