Design Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Finchdean; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering contractor is seeking a Civil Design Project Manager to lead the design team on a prestigious Reservoir project in Hampshire. The role requires a strong background in civil engineering and project delivery, ensuring effective management of design processes and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will work in a dynamic environment, overseeing various aspects of design, risk assessment, and technical coordination.

Benefits

Company Car / Allowance

25 Days Holiday + BH

Pension up to 10% match

Private Healthcare

Phone

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in wastewater or infrastructure sector.
• Strong understanding of NEC3, NEC4, and JCT contracts.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and HAZOP requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team, managing the programme and resolving technical conflicts.
• Conduct design review meetings and support construction team.
• Define project deliverables and oversee design delivery in a BIM environment.

Skills

People Management

Commercial Awareness

Construction Techniques

Education

Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

MS Project

Primavera

Navisworks

Infraworks

ReCap Pro

BIM 360

Job description

Job Description

Our client is currently recruiting a Civil Design Project Manager to join their specialist Civil Engineering contracting business. The company that the Civil Design Project Manager will be working for are a well-established Civil Engineering contractor, whom work on projects from conception through construction to project delivery. The companies’ specialities span across a variety of different sectors including water and waste water, infrastructure and coastal protection. The Civil Design Project Manager will be working on a prestigious project on a new Reservoir in Hampshire.

Civils Design Project Manager Job Overview

• Lead and coordinate the design team, managing the programme and resolving technical conflicts between design packages.
• Identify and assess risks across design interfaces, evaluating commercial, operational and practical impacts.
• Chair internal and client-facing design review meetings, driving actions and outcomes.
• Support the construction team in developing effective temporary works solutions.
• Oversee design delivery in a BIM environment and ensure full alignment with project goals.
• Define and manage project deliverables including asset information, 3D models, MEICA specifications and O&M manuals.
• Review all design submissions prior to client issue.
• Undertake site asset surveys at both initial scoping and final commissioning stages.
• Review and validate civil designs, equipment specifications and procurement schedules.
• Participate in design progress, tender handover, and pre-start meetings.
• Approve design consultant payment applications.
• Engage stakeholders to ensure timely and coordinated delivery of all design elements, both temporary and permanent.

Civils Design Project Manager Job Requirements

• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or Equivalent
• Minimum 3 years' post-graduate experience in the wastewater or infrastructure sector.
• Demonstrable people management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of NEC3, NEC4 and JCT contracts.
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and HAZOP requirements.
• Solid understanding of construction techniques and site delivery.
• Proficient in MS Project or Primavera for project planning.
• Experience with design software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Navisworks, Infraworks, and ReCap Pro.
• Familiarity with cloud-based CDEs such as BIM 360.

Civils Design Project Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary – Dependant on experience
• Company Car / Allowance
• 25 Days holiday + BH
• Pension up to 10% match
• Phone, Bonus, Private Healthcare