Design Manager

Fawkes and Reece; Leiston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead and coordinate permanent works design on major infrastructure projects in the UK. You will report to the Project Manager or Senior Design Manager and manage design resources, oversee subcontracted designers, and ensure compliant, cost-effective and timely delivery of design solutions.

You will lead design activities, implement Design Management Plans in line with ISO 9001 and client requirements, manage design assurance and change

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Design Manager role within infrastructure or construction.
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards, CDM Regulations and ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage permanent works design activities and design subcontract packages
• Implement project-specific Design Management Plans in line with ISO 9001 and client requirements
• Manage design assurance, change control and technical compliance
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs and ensure buildability and safety; promote value engineering, BIM, and Design for Health & Safety
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and relevant safety obligations
• Support commercial aspects of contractor design, including early warnings and compensation events
• Contribute to carbon reduction targets and sustainable design outcomes

Skills

Design management

Infrastructure design

Project coordination

BIM

Health & safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Autodesk BIM 360

Job description

Reference: 0003_1786445234
Posted: August 11, 2026

We are working with a World Leading Construction Company who are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead and co-ordinate permanent works design on major infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Project Manager or Senior Design Manager, you'll manage design resources, oversee subcontracted designers, and ensure compliant, cost-effective and timely delivery of design solutions.

Duties

• Lead and manage permanent works design activities and design subcontract packages
• Implement project-specific Design Management Plans in line with ISO 9001 and client requirements
• Manage design assurance, change control and technical compliance Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs and ensure buildability and safetyPromote value engineering, BIM, and Design for Health & Safety
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and relevant safety obligations
• Support commercial aspects of contractor design, including early warnings and compensation events
• Contribute to carbon reduction targets and sustainable design outcomes

Personal Specification

• Proven experience in a Design Manager role within infrastructure or construction
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards, CDM Regulations and ISO 9001