Design Manager in North Acton

Energy Jobline CVL; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy job board is seeking an experienced Design Manager to lead design delivery for a significant infrastructure project in the UK. This hybrid role requires expertise in civil engineering, design management of large-scale projects, and strong communication skills. The expected rate is £500-£600 with a contract lasting 12 months.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing design on large-scale civil or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of shaft and headhouse construction and fit-out.
• Good knowledge of construction of shafts and headhouses with focus on fit-out and architectural elements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all design activities for assigned assets.
• Oversee shaft fit-out and architectural design.
• Manage design integration with MEP systems and third-party suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

BIM

NEC contracts

Education

Degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering discipline

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Are you an experienced Design Manager with a strong background in fit-out and civil engineering? Do you want to play a key role delivering one of the UK's most significant infrastructure projects? Rate: £500-£600 - Inside Ir35

Location: Old Oak Common / North Acton

Contract: 12 Months - Hybrid Working

We're looking for a Design Manager (Tunnels & Shafts Delivery Unit - TSDU) to lead and coordinate Stage 5 design delivery for a major infrastructure programme. You'll manage multi-disciplinary design activities, ensuring technical assurance, programme delivery, and integration between design, engineering, and construction teams.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Civil, Structural, or related Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience managing design on large-scale civil or infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of shaft and headhouse construction and fit-out.
• Familiarity with NEC contracts, BIM, and digital engineering.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good knowledge of construction of shafts and headhouses with focus on fit-out and architectural elements, along with MEP interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate all design activities for assigned assets.
• Oversee shaft fit-out and architectural design, including cladding, roofing, drainage, and fireproofing.
• Manage design integration with MEP systems and third-party suppliers.
• Report on progress, cost, and quality to senior management and the client.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and CDM 2015 regulations.
• Manage change control, risk, and design assurance processes.

If you're ready to take the lead on complex design delivery, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.