DESIGN MANAGER

Conrad Consulting Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd. is seeking an experienced Design Manager to take ownership of design delivery across major and complex construction projects in London.

The role requires leading multidisciplinary teams and driving design strategy to ensure successful project delivery. The successful candidate will manage the design process from development through to construction, working with project directors, consultants, engineering teams and subcontractors to meet programme, budget, quality and

Qualifications

• Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related discipline.
• Extensive experience in design management or senior engineering leadership within complex construction projects.
• Experience delivering major data centre or industrial developments is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead design teams and external consultants across projects in London.
• Manage design programmes and technical submissions to align with programme, budget, quality and technical requirements.
• Oversee design reviews and resolve complex engineering issues.
• Drive design assurance, value engineering and cost optimisation to deliver practical, compliant, and deliverable solutions.
• Collaborate with project directors, engineers, and subcontractors to ensure timely, accurate design delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communication

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

GPS

Total Station

Job description

An established engineering contractor is seeking an experienced Design Manager to take ownership of design delivery across major and complex construction projects in London. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior design professional to lead multidisciplinary teams, drive design strategy and play a key role in the successful delivery of technically challenging projects.

The successful candidate will have overall responsibility for managing and coordinating the design process from initial development through to construction and completion. Working closely with project directors, consultants, engineering teams and specialist subcontractors, you will ensure designs are delivered in line with programme, budget, quality and technical requirements.

Responsibilities will include leading design teams and external consultants, managing design programmes and technical submissions, overseeing design reviews and resolving complex engineering issues. You will also drive design assurance, value engineering and cost optimisation, ensuring solutions are practical, compliant and deliverable.

Candidates should hold a degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or a related discipline and have extensive experience in design management or senior engineering leadership within complex construction, heavy civil engineering, structural/CSA or industrial projects. Experience delivering major data centre or industrial developments would be particularly advantageous.

A strong technical understanding of civil and structural engineering design is essential, alongside excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience with AutoCAD and surveying technologies, including GPS and Total Station equipment, would be beneficial. Fluency in English is essential, with additional European languages an advantage.

This is an excellent opportunity to take on a key leadership position within an established contractor, overseeing major project design delivery and making a real impact on project success.