Design Manager

Hexagon Design Consultants; Leeds; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Health insurance

Death in service

Gym membership discounts

Company events

Company Pension Scheme

Job summary

ICE Recruit is seeking a Design Manager in Morley, Leeds, to lead a multidisciplinary design team on UK rail projects. You will oversee design delivery, coordinate with clients and disciplines, and ensure compliance with BIM requirements and company standards.

The role requires chartered status and 8+ years' experience in civil engineering, with a focus on delivering complex engineering solutions. Travel to sites and client meetings are expected as part of responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering accredited by the Engineering Council.
• Chartered status with ICE or IStructE.
• Minimum 8+ years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the design team ensuring high-quality, safe engineering solutions.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering projects with clients and other disciplines.
• Oversee design, review, and submission of multidisciplinary solutions and reports.

Skills

Team leadership

Client liaison

Multidisciplinary design

Project management

Budget management

Quality & safety

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Chartered Engineer (ICE/IStructE)

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

ProjectWise

Job description

Design Manager

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Design Manager to provide strategic leadership of a multidisciplinary team in the design and delivery of complex engineering projects across the UK, predominantly in the rail sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for team leadership and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, innovative and safe engineering solutions.

Accountabilities:

• Lead, manage and develop the design team, providing guidance and support on projects.
• Liaise with clients, other professionals and various engineering disciplines to manage and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering projects.
• Oversee the design, review, approval and submission of Multidisciplinary Engineering Solutions.
• Oversee the production of drawings, calculations, reports, specifications and risk assessments, checking and approving designs.
• Ensure all project outputs comply with company standards and procedures, BIM requirements, relevant industry regulations, and specific client standards.
• Attend design and client meetings, take minutes and contribute to reviews and problem-solving discussions.
• Undertake site visits and oversee surveys and inspections as required.
• Undertake CRE or CEM responsibilities on Rail projects depending on experience.
• Successfully manage time and budgets to key project milestones and programme.
• Fully conversant with ProjectWise and working in the Common Data Environment
• Knowledge and use of Bentley MicroStation
• Manage third-party suppliers to the business, ensuring services are delivered in line with agreed scope, quality standards and timescales.
• Assist with preparation of briefs, scope of works and bid proposals.
• Manage project variations to ensure all changes are properly assessed, documented and approved. Coordinate with internal teams and clients to evaluate the impact on cost, programme and deliverables.
• Develop and ensure compliance with the Company IMS, Company Policies and Company Standards.
• Oversee the maintenance of the company’s standards and libraries.
• Produce, implement and develop monthly reporting and KPI and data collection.
• Participate in recruitment activities including interviews and selection of team members.
• Conduct performance appraisals, one-to-ones and training needs assessments for team members.
• Manage disciplinary and performance issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Allocate tasks and oversee workloads to ensure team efficiency and project delivery.

What you will bring:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related subject accredited by the Engineering Council.
• Minimum 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Chartered Member of the Institution of Civil Engineers or Institution of Structural Engineers.
• Experience in delivering and managing all stages of multi-disciplinary engineering projects from feasibility studies through to detailed design.
• Sound knowledge in a range of engineering design solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of the relevant legislation and guidelines including British and European Standards and Building Regulations. Knowledge of Network Rail standards preferred but not essential.
• Experience with design approvals e.g. Network Rail or Highways
• Knowledge of BIM process and digital design delivery.
• A valid driving licence, and willingness to travel to sites.

Specifics:

• Location: Morley, Leeds
• Post: Full-time 8am to 5pm
• Salary: Competitive depending on experience

Benefits:

• Onsite parking
• Health insurance
• Death in service
• Gym membership discounts
• Company events
• Company Pension Scheme