Design Manager in Leiston, Suffolk

Energy Jobline CVL; Leiston; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Mentoring and learning support

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Recognition scheme

Car scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Share-save scheme

Cycle to work

Gym membership

Employee support service

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead permanent works design on major infrastructure projects in Suffolk. You will manage design resources, coordinate subcontracted designers, and ensure compliant, cost-effective and timely delivery of design solutions.

Reporting to the Project Manager or Senior Design Manager, you will lead design teams, manage complex interfaces, and promote BIM-enabled, health & safety focused design practices across the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Design Manager role within infrastructure or construction.
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards, CDM Regulations and ISO 9001.
• Ability to lead design teams and manage complex interfaces.
• Experience with BIM and collaborative design processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage permanent works design activities and design subcontract packages.
• Implement project-specific Design Management Plans in line with ISO 9001 and client requirements.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs and ensure buildability and safety.
• Promote value engineering, BIM, and Design for Health & Safety.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and relevant safety obligations.
• Support commercial aspects of contractor design, including early warnings and compensation events.
• Contribute to carbon reduction targets and sustainable design outcomes.

Skills

Design management

Stakeholder management

BIM

Collaborative design

CDM Regulations knowledge

Tools

BIM software

Job description

Design Manager - Tier 1 Contractor - Major Civils - Suffolk

We are working with a World Leading Construction Company who are seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead and co-ordinate permanent works design on major infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Project Manager or Senior Design Manager, you'll manage design resources, oversee subcontracted designers, and ensure compliant, cost-effective and timely delivery of design solutions.

Duties

• Lead and manage permanent works design activities and design subcontract packages
• Implement project-specific Design Management Plans in line with ISO 9001 and client requirements
• Manage design assurance, change control and technical compliance Coordinate multidisciplinary design inputs and ensure buildability and safetyPromote value engineering, BIM, and Design for Health & Safety
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations and relevant safety obligations
• Support commercial aspects of contractor design, including early warnings and compensation events
• Contribute to carbon reduction targets and sustainable design outcomes

Person Specification

• Proven experience in a Design Manager role within infrastructure or construction
• Strong knowledge of UK design standards, CDM Regulations and ISO 9001
• Ability to lead design teams and manage complex interfaces
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Experience with BIM and collaborative design processes

Benefits:

• Generous 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 (if applicable to role)
• Share-save scheme; discounts including cycle to work and gym membership; a support and advice service for colleagues and their families