Design Manager - Civils and Infrastructure

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Helensburgh, Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the infrastructure sector is seeking a Design Manager specializing in Civils and Infrastructure to oversee design aspects of key projects in Scotland. The successful candidate will ensure compliance, manage design processes, and lead a dynamic team, contributing integral innovations to various projects. This role offers a competitive salary, clear opportunities for professional development, and additional benefits that foster a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working arrangements

Family friendly policies

Continuous learning support

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and deliver design services.
• Experience in delivery of Multi-Disciplinary design packages.
• Sound knowledge of construction practices and standards.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing design aspects of framework projects and ensuring compliance.
• Coordinating design reviews and managing design processes.
• Maintaining alignment of design with specifications and budgets.

Skills

Strong management skills

Operational planning

Time management

Collaborative work

Innovation

Excellent design service

Education

HND/HNC/Degree in relevant field

Membership of relevant Professional Institute

Job description

Design Manager - Civils and Infrastructure

Ref 77756 Vacancy title Design Manager - Civils and Infrastructure Function(s) Engineering Contract type Full time permanent Region Scotland Location(s) Glasgow / Helensburgh Description

Function(s) - Engineering

Geographical region

Scotland

Location(s) Glasgow / Helensburgh

Important: You must be a UK Sole National and either hold or be able to gain SC level Security Clearance.

About our Nuclear team:

Our nuclear capabilities include services from operational reactor support, new build and decommissioning, to nuclear defence facilities and more sensitive projects within highly regulated and secure sites. With an ever-expanding nuclear portfolio, we are proud to support our customers in installing and maintaining existing assets.

Description

Design Manager – Civils / Infrastructure

We are seeking an experienced Design Manager to join our dynamic team. As a Design Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the design aspects of our framework projects. This will involve supporting tenders, setting budgets for future works, supporting ECI works, delivering projects in progress and measuring performance of live and completed projects.

By establishing effective project design resources you will ensure compliance with client and departmental procedures. Your contributions will be integral to our success.

Responsibilities:

• Establish, maintain, and manage effective project design resources and team profiles at bid, ECI and delivery stages.
• Lead and provide a professional, comprehensive, and sustainable design service for clients and key partners/suppliers.
• Manage and coordinate the overall design process through RIBA and client design stages, challenging briefs, and bringing innovation and continuous improvement to projects.
• Ensure completion and compliance of design management departmental procedures at all stages.
• Contribute to design strategy and approach discussions.
• Ensure appropriate design resources, skill sets, and structures are in place.
• Plan and manage design reviews and coordination meetings.
• Coordinate with discipline lead designers to deliver design solutions.
• Monitor progress against programmes and report to the project team.
• Ensure that design fully aligns with defined specifications and cost plan budget allowances.
• Coordinate activities of the design team, contractors, and statutory bodies in line with critical dates.
• Maintain design within cost restraints while incorporating customer requirements.
• Coordinate change control systems and ensure changes are accounted for, authorised, and implemented as necessary.

Qualifications and Skills:

• HND/HNC/Degree in relevant field.
• Membership of relevant Professional Institute e.g., CIOB, ICE, IStructE, IMechE, IET). (desirable)
• Proven ability to lead and provide a professional, comprehensive, and sustainable design service.
• Experience in delivery of Multi-Disciplinary design packages.
• Experience in collation of Pre-Construction information.
• Experience in bidding and winning work. (desirable)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Strong management skills with the ability to motivate self and colleagues.
• Excellent operational planning and time management skills.
• Sound knowledge of construction practices and standards.
• Specialist knowledge in chosen field.

What’s in it for you?

• Generous, incremental holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days

• Flexible and adaptable working

• Family friendly policies and work/life approach

• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support

• Contributory pension scheme

• Annual bonus scheme

• Recognition scheme and long service awards

• Car scheme and Private Medical Insurance

We offer a share-save scheme, discounts like cycle-to-work and gym memberships, plus support services for colleagues and their families.

At Morgan Sindall, we are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People company, committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace.

Morgan Sindall employs only those with the legal right to work in the UK. Proof of eligibility is required during the recruitment process.

Morgan Sindall Infrastructure has a commitment to sourcing candidates directly and as such we do not accept speculative CVs from agencies.Please note that any CVs submitted will be deemed as gifted to Morgan Sindall and any agency terms & conditions associated with the use of such CVs will be null and void.