Design Manager

Skanska; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking a Design Manager to oversee the design for an upcoming highways project in the Midlands. This role involves managing design activities, ensuring compliance with National Highways standards, and coordinating with various stakeholders. Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering and be familiar with construction methodologies. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to significant infrastructure development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering or HND with vocational training required.
• Knowledge of engineering principles and construction methodologies needed.
• Working towards or possessing a Professional Industry Qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage design activities ensuring alignment with National Highways standards.
• Act as main contact for design queries between design team and stakeholders.
• Monitor design progress and address risks with the project team.

Skills

Project management

Design coordination

Technical support

Education

Degree level qualification in Civil Engineering

Vocational training in Engineering

Tools

N/A

Job description

Skanska, one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups, is an inclusive and responsible business that is helping to build a better society.

Our Infrastructure team brings its design, build and refurbishment expertise to complex projects across the country, including highways. We are looking for a Design Manager to oversee, coordinate and deliver the finished design for our next upcoming highways project based in the Midlands.

What you'll do:

• Manage all design activities during Stage 5, ensuring alignment with National Highways standards and the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges.
• Act as the main point of contact between design team, client and other stakeholders to address design queries and secure approvals.
• Ensure all design elements are fully coordinated by the designer and integrated across disciplines.
• Monitor design progress and address any risks to delivery in collaboration with the project team.
• Facilitate reviews of design submissions ensuring compliance and work closely with construction teams to conduct buildability and constructability reviews.
• Provide ongoing technical support and design changes to the construction team.
• Oversee documentation preparation and final deliverables for client handover.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Degree level qualification in a Civil Engineering allied subject or HND in Civil Engineering and vocational training in Engineering.
• Working towards or in possession of a Professional Industry Qualification (IEng, CEng, IStructE etc).
• Knowledge of engineering principles and common construction methodologies including National Highways Project Control Framework and DMRB standards.
• Knowledge of construction contracts such as ECC NEC4.

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Created on 01/08/2025 by TN United Kingdom