Design Manager

Sphere Solutions; Wales; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK contractor in Bridgend is seeking a Design Manager to lead major infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in civil engineering, strong stakeholder engagement skills, and a degree in a relevant engineering field. This role offers opportunities for career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in civil engineering projects, either from design or contracting background.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of major infrastructure projects.
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders to secure solutions.
• Drive technical delivery of infrastructure projects.

Skills

Civil engineering project management

Stakeholder engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in civil, electrical, or mechanical engineering

Job description

Design Manager

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

• 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 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