Design Manager

Rullion; Workington; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Job summary

Rullion is seeking a Design Manager for a permanent, on-site role in West Cumbria. The role involves leading design activities, ensuring safety, quality, and budget adherence, and coordinating design reviews with the client and external parties.

A degree in an engineering discipline and relevant civil/design experience are required, with nuclear industry experience preferred. The position offers a salary of £65,000–£70,000 with a £6,000 car allowance.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in the relevant discipline is required.
• 5–10 years of civil or similar design/construction project experience.
• Experience within the Nuclear industry is preferred.
• Understanding of construction methods and outputs.
• Desirable awareness of NEC 3/NEC 4 interfaces and professional qualifications (APM, Prince2).

Responsibilities

• Complete design on time and within budget, including design reviews and hazard/risk reduction.
• Provide technical support on the project.
• Ensure health, safety, welfare, environment and quality are core considerations in design.
• Manage and chair design reviews/interfacing meetings with client and external parties.
• Prepare and manage the design deliverables schedule to ensure on-time delivery within budget.

Skills

Nuclear industry experience

Construction methods understanding

NEC contracts familiarity

Education

Engineering degree in relevant discipline

Job description

Job title: Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Start date: ASAP – depending on security clearance

Pay rate/ Benefits: £65,000-£70,000 + £6000 Car Allowance

Location: West Cumbria

Hours of work: 40 hours per week , Monday to Friday - Onsite 5 days per week

Role information:

• Completion of design on time and within budget including successful completion of design reviews, stage gates, construction reviews and hazard/risk reduction procedures.
• To provide technical support on the project.
• To ensure health, safety, welfare, environment, quality are considered as a core function of design at all stages, decisions and outcomes clearly communicated to construction and operation team
• Manage and chair design reviews/interface meetings with Client and external parties.
• Prepare and manage the design deliverables schedule - delivery on time and in budget.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Candidates Must hold an engineering degree in the relevant engineering discipline
• Min 5-10 years experience of civil engineering or similar design and construction projects
• Experience working within the Nuclear industry
• Demonstrate understanding and working knowledge of construction methods and outputs.
• Understanding of specific design and engineering procedures.
• A clear understanding of the commercial and contractual interfaces with the engineering function and design subcontracts - NEC 3/NEC 4 - Desirable
• Professional Qualification - APM, Prince 2 - Desirable

UK National Security Vetting Status – All candidates must be able to obtain SC clearance

Company information:

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion’s approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.