Design Manager

Sphere Solutions; Milton Damerel; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sphere Solutions is looking for a Design Manager in Bridgend to lead the design and delivery of major infrastructure projects within the Wales region. You will coordinate Civil, Structural, MEP, Safety, Sustainability and Planning teams to ensure integrated, innovative solutions.

You will drive technical delivery, manage stakeholders and guide multidisciplinary teams through the design lifecycle, ensuring value and buildability for our clients.

Qualifications

• Experience of all aspects of civil engineering projects.
• Degree or equivalent in civil/electrical/mechanical engineering.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Understanding of delivering complex multidisciplinary design and build projects and associated risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of major infrastructure projects with the Pre-Construction team.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs across Civil, Structural, MEP/Electrical, Safety, Sustainability and Planning.
• Drive the technical delivery of projects with multidisciplinary teams to create buildable solutions.
• Engage with stakeholders to secure buy-in from clients and supply chain partners.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Stakeholder management

Delivery of multidisciplinary design &

Education

Degree in civil/electrical/mechanical engineering

Job description

Do not wait to apply after reading this description a high application volume is expected for this opportunity.

Bridgend

Permanent salary + benefits package

We’re excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for a Design Manager to join one of the UK’s fastest-growing contractors. Based in Bridgend, South Wales, this role offers the chance to work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial, and supportive environment with clear career progression and proactive employee engagement.

Responsibilities include;

• Collaborate with the Pre-Construction team to lead the design and delivery of major infrastructure projects within the Wales Region.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs across Civil, Structural, MEPICA, Health and Safety, Sustainability, Environmental, and Planning teams to develop integrated and innovative solutions.
• Drive the technical delivery of infrastructure projects, leading multidisciplinary technical teams to create value-driven solutions that address client challenges across the entire design lifecycle.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to secure buy-in for proposed solutions, fostering collaboration between internal teams, clients, and supply chain partners to deliver buildable and high-quality technical outcomes.

Essential

• Experience of all aspects civil engineering projects from either design consultancy or contracting background
• A degree or equivalent in a related engineering subject (e.g. civil, electrical, mechanical) and/or equivalent experience.
• Clear understanding of the commercial requirements of delivering complex multidisciplinary design and build projects and an appreciation of delivery risk.
• A full UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Experience of undertaking feasibility studies, options appraisal and concept design, and/or outline and detailed design for clients and design and build contractors.
• Broad knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines (Mechanical, Electrical, Process).
• Chartered or Incorporated with a relevant institution e.g. ICE, CIWEM or working towards it.
• Temporary works experience