Design Manager

ERSG Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Design Manager to lead a design team focused on technical delivery and project management. The ideal candidate will ensure quality and manage risks throughout the project lifecycle, with a strong emphasis on UK Energy sector knowledge. Responsibilities include acting as the primary client contact and developing team capability. Candidates should hold an engineering degree and Chartered Engineer status, alongside proficiency in Autodesk and MS365.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering.
• Chartered Engineer status required.
• Strong knowledge of the UK Energy sector and DNO clients.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects.
• Familiarity with CDM2015 and health & safety responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary client contact and coordinate project opportunities.
• Lead and manage the team to deliver high-quality work.
• Oversee design checks, reviews, and technical sign-off.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations.
• Manage risks and ensure operational needs are met.

Skills

Strong knowledge of the UK Energy sector

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering

Chartered Engineer

Tools

Autodesk

MS365

Job description

Design Manager

The Design Manager will lead a specialist engineering design team, overseeing technical delivery, interfaces, commercial matters, and project documentation. The role acts as a technical authority within the organisation, responsible for developing team capability, ensuring quality, and managing budgets, risks, and contract variations.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as primary client contact and coordinate project opportunities.
• Lead and manage the team to deliver high-quality work on time and to required standards.
• Oversee and approve design checks, reviews, constructability assessments, and technical sign-off.
• Ensure team competence, compliance with UK regulations, and adherence to CDM2015.
• Manage risk, including HAZOP / HAZID / HAZAN activities, and ensure construction / operational needs are met in designs.
• Apply project management techniques for accurate forecasting, programming, resource allocation, and performance monitoring.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of quality systems and processes.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in engineering
• Chartered Engineer
• Strong knowledge of the UK Energy sector and DNO clients.
• Proven multidisciplinary project management and commercial understanding.
• Experience with CDM2015 and health & safety responsibilities.
• Proficient in Autodesk and MS365.
• Strong communication skills and experience preparing tenders / proposals.

Desired Skills and Experience

ersg are an equal opportunities employer; we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. We do not discriminate against applicants on the basis of age, sex, race, disability, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or religious background; all decisions are based on merit.