Design Manager

Hiya Energy; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% pension contribution

up to 15% Bonus

Flexible working

Job summary

Hiya Energy is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead and coordinate design efforts across major infrastructure projects in the UK. The role involves managing project phases, collaborating with various stakeholders, and ensuring design quality.

Ideal candidates should have a strong background in design management, particularly in complex environments, along with a relevant degree. The position offers a competitive salary of £80k plus benefits, including a pension contribution and bonuses.

Qualifications

• Proven Design Manager experience on major capital projects.
• Background in complex built environment or infrastructure‑led programmes.
• Strong technical, stakeholder management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading design strategy across all project phases.
• Coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, and specialist suppliers.
• Managing design quality, schedules, risk, and budget control.

Skills

Design Management

Stakeholder Management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or similar

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

BIM

Job description

£80k + 12% pension contribution and up to 15% Bonus & Benefits

We are recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to join a major energy infrastructure business delivering complex capital programmes across the UK.

This role will focus on leading and coordinating end-to-end design across major built environment projects, working closely with internal teams, design houses, consultants, and supply chain partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading design strategy across all project phases
• Coordinating architects, engineers, consultants, and specialist suppliers
• Managing design quality, schedules, risk, and budget control
• Supporting BIM, Digital Twins, AutoCAD, Revit, and integrated delivery tools
• Reporting design progress to senior leadership and programme directors

Requirements

• Proven Design Manager experience on major capital projects
• Background in complex built environment or infrastructure‑led programmes
• Strong understanding of RIBA Plan of Work
• Experience within design-and-build delivery models
• Strong technical, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or similar

This is a great opportunity to join a major UK energy infrastructure organisation working on high-profile capital programmes with flexible working, strong benefits, and excellent long-term career prospects.