Design Manager

Sphere Solutions; Corntown; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is seeking a Design Manager based in Bridgend, South Wales, to lead design and delivery of major infrastructure projects. The role offers a permanent position within a dynamic, growing contracting environment with clear career progression.

You will coordinate civil, structural, MEP, and safety inputs, drive technical delivery across the design lifecycle, and engage stakeholders to secure buy-in for value-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Experience of all aspects of civil engineering projects from design consultancy or contracting background.
• A degree or equivalent in a related engineering subject and/or equivalent experience.
• Clear understanding of the commercial requirements of delivering complex multidisciplinary design and build projects and an appreciation of delivery risk.
• A full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of major infrastructure projects within the Wales Region.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs across Civil, Structural, MEP, Health and Safety, Sustainability, and Planning.
• Drive the technical delivery and create value-driven solutions across the design lifecycle.
• Engage stakeholders to secure buy-in and deliver high-quality outcomes.

Skills

Civil engineering

Design coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Driving licence (UK)

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Design Manager

Bridgend

Permanent salary + benefits package

We're excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Design Manager to join one of the UK's fastest-growing contractors. Based in Bridgend, South Wales, this role offers the chance to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and supportive environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Pre-Construction team to lead the design and delivery of major infrastructure projects within the Wales Region.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs across Civil, Structural, MEPICA, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Environmental, and Planning teams to develop integrated and innovative solutions.
• Drive the technical delivery of infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary technical teams to create value-driven solutions that address client challenges across the entire design lifecycle.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to secure buy-in for proposed solutions, fostering collaboration between internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners to deliver buildable and high-quality technical outcomes.

Essential

• Experience of all aspects civil engineering projects from either design consultancy or contracting background
• A degree or equivalent in a related engineering subject (e.g. civil, electrical, mechanical) and/or equivalent experience.
• Clear understanding of the commercial requirements of delivering complex multidisciplinary design and build projects and an appreciation of delivery risk.
• A full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking feasibility studies, options appraisal and concept design, and/or outline and detailed design for clients and design and build contractors.
• Broad knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Process).
• Chartered or incorporated with a relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM or working towards it.
• Temporary works experience