Design Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform in the UK seeks a civil engineering expert to lead the pre-construction phase of projects. Responsibilities include overseeing design management, coordinating stakeholders, and ensuring compliance and profitability. Candidates should possess a degree in Civil Engineering and demonstrate experience in water infrastructure projects. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Life assurance

Medical cover

Car/allowance scheme

Profit share

Generous leave

Professional training

Clear progression routes

Qualifications

• Experience in drainage, utilities, and large diameter water infrastructure projects.
• Strong design and pre-construction management experience.
• Knowledge of NEC3 contracts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction phase of civil engineering projects.
• Oversee design management and site investigations.
• Coordinate consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Civil Engineering expertise

Design management

Risk management

Leadership

Cost control

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

Role Overview Lead the pre-construction phase of civil engineering and infrastructure schemes. Deliver construction-ready plans, coordinate design packages, manage risks, and ensure projects are low-risk, compliant, and profitable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee design management, site investigations, budgets, and programmes.
• Chair progress meetings and coordinate consultants, subcontractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure buildability, compliance, and safety through design reviews.
• Input into bids, identify risks, and support cost control and supply chain engagement.

Candidate Profile

• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong design and pre-construction management experience.
• Knowledge of NEC3 contracts, risk, programme, and cost control.
• Leadership skills to manage small engineering teams.
• Proven experience in drainage, utilities, and large diameter water infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Competitive salary, pension, life assurance, medical cover, car/allowance scheme, profit share, generous leave, professional training, and clear progression routes.