Design Manager

Contract Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job description

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Are you an experienced Civils Design Manager looking for a role where you can stay hands-on while also shaping and growing a team? We have an exciting opportunity for a driven and versatile design leader to join a well-established civil engineering contractor focussing mainly on the renewables sector.

About The Role

This role combines technical delivery with team leadership. You’ll play a key part in producing design outputs while also developing and mentoring a growing in-house team. You’ll work closely with project teams, clients, and external consultants to ensure innovative, cost-effective, and buildable solutions across a range of civil engineering and renewables projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design process across civil engineering projects, ensuring compliance and innovation.
• Be hands-on in developing drawings, calculations, and technical reports.
• Build and mentor a growing internal design team.
• Collaborate with project delivery teams to provide practical and buildable solutions.
• Manage external design consultants and ensure smooth coordination.
• Drive value engineering and efficient design methodologies.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and industry standards.
  
  

About You

• Strong technical background in civil engineering design.
• Comfortable producing design outputs, not just managing the process.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team.
• Experience working in a contractor or consultancy environment.
• Knowledge of design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or similar.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
  
  

Why Join Us?

• Work on a variety of impactful civil engineering projects.
• A role that blends technical hands-on work with leadership.
• Opportunities to shape and develop your own team.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• A forward-thinking company that values innovation and practical solutions.
  
  

If you’re a dynamic and technically minded design professional looking to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you!

For more information please contact [e-mail]

Legal Information

We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Management, and Engineering

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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