Design Manager

Contract Scotland; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering contractor in Motherwell is seeking a Design Manager to oversee the design process on key civils projects within the Scottish Power Framework. The role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders, aiming for innovation in design while ensuring compliance with safety and commercial standards. This full-time position offers an inclusive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Bonus opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experience in managing design processes and external consultants.
• Civils contractor experience is preferable.
• Experience in a related sector like rail, power, or housing.

Responsibilities

• Managing the full design process on major civils infrastructure projects.
• Driving innovation in design to support efficient delivery.
• Ensuring designs meet commercial and safety standards.

Skills

Management of design processes

Coordination with consultants

Technical input during tenders

Safety and sustainability considerations

Experience in civils projects

Education

Engineering background

Job description

Design Manager - Civils Design & Build

Full‑Time, Office‑Based

A forward‑thinking civil engineering contractor is seeking a Design Manager to join their growing team, supporting the delivery of design and build civils packages on the Scottish Power Framework.

As part of a wider expansion strategy, this role reports directly to the Senior Design Manager and will help build out the internal design function. You'll work closely with both internal stakeholders and external consultants to manage the full design lifecycle from preconstruction through to delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

• Managing the full design process on major civils infrastructure projects
• Coordinating and liaising with external design consultants and internal teams
• Supporting technical input during tender and preconstruction stages
• Driving buildability and innovation in design to support efficient project delivery
• Ensuring designs meet safety, sustainability, and commercial expectations
• Contributing to the growth of a collaborative, office‑based design team

Who We're Looking For

• A Design Manager from a civils contractor ideally with an engineering background
• A Design Coordinator or Site Engineer ready to move into an office‑based design role
• Experienced in managing design processes and external consultants
• From a related sector such as rail, power, or housing, with relevant D&B project experience

This is a full‑time, office‑based position. While hybrid working isn't currently offered, flexibility is available around school drop‑offs, pick‑ups, and other personal commitments.

What's on Offer

• Salary: Open and dependent on experience
• Car Allowance: company car option
• Pension: competitive scheme
• Bonus: Long‑term project pipeline and real career progression
• Supportive team environment with scope to grow as the design team expands

Why Apply

This is a great opportunity to be part of a growing design and preconstruction team working on major civils infrastructure frameworks. If you want to step into a key role, influence project outcomes early, and grow your career in a supportive, structured environment — we'd love to hear from you.

Legal Information

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