Design Manager - Civils & Geotechnical

ICE Recruit; Manchester; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction and engineering organization is seeking an experienced Design Manager - Civils & Geo for a 3 to 6-month contract. The role involves managing design information for complex infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with safety and performance standards, and contributing to a team-oriented work environment. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience, making an immediate impact on high-profile projects.

Benefits

Competitive day rate

Collaborative and innovative work environment

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a design management or technical leadership role.
• Full lifecycle experience managing design - from concept through to handover.
• Strong knowledge of procurement routes and multi-sector project exposure.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate design information across all project phases.
• Ensure design outputs meet contractual obligations and key considerations.
• Contribute to technical assurance from early-stage engagement to project delivery.

Skills

Technical leadership

Design management

BIM workflows

CDM regulations

Education

Degree in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Architecture

Chartered membership with a recognised professional body (ICE, IStructE, CIOB, RIBA, CIBSE)

Job description

Conrad Consulting is proud to be working with a leading construction and engineering organisation to offer an exciting contract opportunity for an experienced Design Manager - Civils & Geo. This is a 3 to 6-month contract role, ideal for a technically strong professional looking to make an immediate impact on complex infrastructure and geotechnical projects.

As Design Manager, you will be responsible for managing, reviewing, and coordinating design information across all project phases. You will ensure design outputs are compliant with contractual obligations and align with key considerations such as buildability, safety, maintenance, programme, and technical performance.

You will play a senior role within the Design Job Family and Technical Function, contributing to technical assurance from early-stage engagement through to project delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Chartered membership with a recognised professional body (ICE, IStructE, CIOB, RIBA, CIBSE)
• Degree in Civil, Structural, Geotechnical, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Architecture
• Equivalent construction-related qualifications with strong design experience considered

Preferred Experience:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in a design management or technical leadership role
• Full lifecycle experience managing design - from concept through to handover
• Strong knowledge of procurement routes and multi-sector project exposure
• Familiarity with CDM regulations, BIM workflows, and design collaboration platforms

What's on Offer

• A 3-6 month contract with a well-established and forward-thinking organisation
• Competitive day rate
• The opportunity to work on high-profile and technically complex projects
• A collaborative and innovative work environment

If you're an experienced Design Manager ready for your next contract role, then please get your CV over to Graham Ventham.