Design Manager

JR United Kingdom; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Design Manager to spearhead multi-disciplinary design management. This role requires a strong candidate with a proven track record in design management, capable of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. The position offers a chance to lead dynamic design teams and contribute to critical infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years’ experience in Design MEP consultancy or design team of a DC operator.
• Master Degree in Engineering preferred but not essential.
• PE/Chartered member preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage multi-disciplinary design teams within the Design & Construction team.
• Deliver projects including facility expansions and upgrades.
• Ensure cost-effective and resilient infrastructures.

Skills

Management

Decision Making

Multi-Disciplinary Design

Education

Degree in Engineering

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Design Manager, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear

Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

Job Description:

Job Purpose

Seeking an agile Design Manager and a highly performing SME with sufficient experience in managing multi-disciplinary design teams to support our Design and Engineering function within the Design & Construction team.

Operator, DC General Contractor or DC Consultant is mandatory.

The projects can include:

• Expansion to existing facilities,
• Upgrades to existing infrastructure,
• Greenfield construction,
• Support in M&A transactions.

He/She will report to the Director of Design and Engineering and play a leading role in the delivery of a multi-disciplinary design. He/She will be able to confidently make decisions and provide direction across all design functions to achieve a high level of productivity from the outsourced consultant partners to meet programme, design, and other requirements for the successful delivery of the project and to achieve cost-effective and resilient infrastructures.

Knowledge & Experience

Preferred Education/Qualifications:

• 5-10 years’ experience in either a (1) Design MEP consultancy, (2) design team of a DC operator
• Degree in Engineering. A Master Degree in Engineering is preferred but not essential
• PE/Chartered member preferred but not essential.
• Proven track record of successful multi-disciplinary design management