Design Manager - Preconstruction

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private equity-backed civils contractor seeks a Design Manager for their Preconstruction team, focused on rail portfolio projects. This hybrid role includes overseeing the design process, coordinating teams, and offering technical guidance. With a supportive company culture and emphasis on career growth, the position offers a salary of £55,000 - £60,000 and substantial benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Private healthcare

Pension

Life assurance

25 days of annual leave

Birthday day off

Qualifications

• Degree in civil engineering or construction required.
• Experience in design management during the preconstruction phase, preferably within the rail sector.
• Site experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing the design process across projects within the rail portfolio.
• Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and managing design timelines.
• Preparing design documentation and providing technical guidance to the design team.

Skills

Knowledge of construction

Design management

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Degree in civil engineering or construction

Tools

NEC3/4 contracts

Job description

Job Description

A private equity-backed Tier 2 civils contractor is seeking a Design Manager to join their Preconstruction team. The company has a strong portfolio of secure frameworks in the Rail and Highways sectors, typically undertaking projects in the sub-£100M range.

This role offers a hybrid working model, allowing for four days of remote work and one day in the office each week. The company's culture is described as pleasant, supportive, and family-oriented, with a focus on future growth through organic expansion and acquisitions. This growth presents opportunities for career advancement.

As a Design Manager, you will be part of the Preconstruction team, overseeing the design process across projects within the rail portfolio. Your responsibilities include coordinating with multidisciplinary teams, liaising with stakeholders, managing design timelines and budgets, handling risks and changes, preparing design documentation, and providing technical guidance to the design team.

Candidate requirements:

• A degree or equivalent in civil engineering or construction
• Knowledge of construction and civil engineering works; site experience is highly desirable
• Experience in design management during the preconstruction phase, preferably within the rail sector
• Experience with NEC3/4 contracts, managing change and risk
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Offer: Salary between £55,000 - £60,000 per annum, with benefits including a car allowance, private healthcare, pension, life assurance, 25 days of annual leave, and a birthday day off.

If interested, please send your CV (not necessarily up-to-date) or call us on (phone number removed).
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