Design Manager

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Leeds; On-site; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in Leeds is seeking a Design Manager with structural and geotechnical experience. The role involves leading the Design Office, managing teams, and ensuring project governance. The ideal candidate has a strong background in civil engineering management, excellent stakeholder skills, and experience with BIM processes. Salary up to £90,000 plus benefits including car allowance and discretionary bonuses.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Salary Sacrifice on Medical and Dental

Discretional company bonus

Pension scheme (5% company, 4% employee)

23 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Background in business management in civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Experience in coordinating design delivery.
• Knowledge of NEC or similar contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Leeds Design Office ensuring timely and safe design outputs.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team for integrated solutions.
• Oversee design governance and document control.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Budget forecasting

CDM 2015 knowledge

BIM processes

Education

Degree/HNC/HND in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

CDEs and document management systems

Job description

Overview

A Civil Engineering Contractor are now looking for a Design Manager with structural, temporary works and geotechnical experience to join their growing team in Leeds. They offer a variety of excellent work and lifestyle benefits, and a salary up to £90,000 + Car allowance. This is a great opportunity to work on some unique projects and make a difference to the UK infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Leeds Design Office, ensuring design outputs are delivered on time, safely, and within budget.
• Manage a multi-disciplinary team including Design Coordinators, CAD/BIM Technicians, and Graduates, while working closely with project teams, consultants, and clients.
• Coordinate internal teams and external consultants to create integrated, buildable solutions.
• Oversee design governance, programmes, reviews, approvals, and document control.
• Support bids with design strategies and programmes.
• Manage and develop your team, creating a culture of safety, knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement.
• Drive the use of digital tools and BIM processes to enhance project delivery.
• Remit will span project governance, programme and budget control, and people leadership.

Requirements

• Strong background in project or business management, ideally within civil engineering or infrastructure.
• Track record of coordinating design delivery across internal teams and external partners.
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with knowledge of budgets, forecasting, and NEC or similar contracts.
• Familiar with CDM 2015 and design risk management.
• Confident using CDEs and document management systems.
• Degree/HNC/HND in Civil/Structural Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Chartered/Inc. status (ICE/IStructE/APM) or working towards.
• Experience with temporary works or BIM/digital engineering.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary Up to £90,000
• Car Allowance
• Salary Sacrifice on: Medical, Dental, and Tech Purchases
• Benefit Platform + 4x death in service
• Discretional company bonus
• Pension 5% company 4% employee
• 23 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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