Design Manager - Multi discipline Infrastructure

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Helensburgh, Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent engineering firm is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their team in Scotland. The role involves managing design partners and ensuring compliance with design procedures in the Defence Nuclear sector. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Engineering, proven leadership abilities, and knowledge of construction practices. The position offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme, annual bonus, and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working

Family friendly policies

Continuous learning support

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• HND, HNC or Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in implementation of design strategies for major construction projects.
• Proven ability to lead and provide a sustainable design service.

Responsibilities

• Manage design partners to deliver complex, multi-discipline design solutions.
• Develop relationships with design partners and customer stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with design management procedures and relevant legislation.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Operational planning

Time management

Nuclear experience

Education

HND, HNC or Degree in Engineering

Job description

Design Manager - Multi discipline Infrastructure

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

Function(s) - Engineering

Geographical region

Scotland

Location(s) Based in Glasgow City Centre with frequent attendance at site near 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.

Responsibilities:

• As the Design and Build Contractor’s Design Manager, you will join the project at Concept stage and be responsible of managing our design partners to deliver design solutions for a complex, multi-discipline scheme in the Defence Nuclear sector.
• Develop and maintain relationships with our design partners and customer stakeholders.
• You will be the main point of contact between our design partners and our construction team, balancing the needs of both and providing direction to ensure that the overall project objectives are prioritised.
• Understand our design liabilities, support the development of appropriate strategies for managing these and support the development of design subcontracts that effectively step down liabilities to appointed design partners and/or our extended design and build supply chain.
• Manage the contractual relationship with our design partners.
• Manage the project design team and resource profile during bid and delivery stages.
• Oversee and coordinate the design process through RIBA and/or client gated process, ensuring innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ensure full compliance with design management procedures at both bid and delivery stages.
• Ensure appropriate and sustainable design resources, skill sets, and structures are put in place.
• Manage and coordinate design reviews and meetings to align design outputs with project objectives.
• Develop and maintain fully coordinated design programs integrated with the overall project timeline.
• Monitor design progress against the program and provide regular updates to the project team.
• Adopt a pro‑active approach to managing design progress, through monitoring leading indicators and initiating corrective action where required.
• Ensure design solutions align with commercial and construction requirements while adhering to budget constraints.
• Oversee change control processes and ensure necessary design modifications are approved and implemented.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, standards, and codes of practice.

Qualifications and Skills:

• HND, HNC or Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• Membership of relevant Professional Institute e.g., CIOB, ICE, IStructE, IMechE, IET). (desirable)
• Experience in implementation of design strategies and approaches for infrastructure and/or major construction projects.
• In‑depth knowledge of the construction industry, design processes, and compliance requirements.
• 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.
• Nuclear experience desirable.

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.