Design Manager

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading framework in infrastructure upgrades for critical defence programmes is hiring a Deputy Design Manager. This remote role, requiring bi-weekly visits to Plymouth, offers a chance to advance your technical leadership career while ensuring compliance and quality across multidisciplinary design packages. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering and extensive experience in complex civil engineering projects, especially within marine or nuclear sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Chartered status preferred).
• Experience in large-scale civil or marine infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with safety-critical and high-hazard environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and review design packages for civil structures.
• Ensure integration of technical and safety requirements.
• Maintain documentation and quality control in line with project governance.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Design Guidance

Quality Control

Civil Engineering Expertise

Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

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Location: Remote - with bi-weekly visits to Plymouth

Rate: Flexible on experience

SC Cleared - candidates must hold or be able to undergo SC Clearance

Our client is delivering major infrastructure upgrades to support critical defence programmes and is seeking a Deputy Design Manager with experience in complex civil engineering projects—ideally within the marine or nuclear sector.

In this role, you'll manage multidisciplinary design packages, ensuring compliance with technical, functional, and safety requirements. You’ll coordinate with subconsultants, review integrated designs, and guide delivery to meet quality, schedule, and budget goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and review design packages for civil structures and water-retaining boundaries
• Ensure integration of technical and safety requirements
• Provide subject matter expertise and technical design guidance
• Maintain documentation and quality control in line with project governance

Requirements:

• Degree in Engineering (Chartered status preferred)
• Experience in large-scale civil or marine infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with safety-critical and high-hazard environments

This is a great opportunity to play a vital role in a nationally significant programme while advancing your technical leadership career.

Apply now to join a forward-thinking team delivering on infrastructure that matters.