Design Project Manager

Red Sky Personnel Careers; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Design Project Manager to lead the pre-construction phase of major civil engineering projects. You will coordinate design activities, manage risks, and ensure projects are ready for delivery. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in managing design processes and leadership in engineering teams, ensuring industry standards are met while adhering to budget and schedule constraints.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills for managing pre-construction phases.
• Experience in coordinating design teams and engineering consultants.
• Ability to manage project budgets and schedules effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full pre-construction phase.
• Coordinate design consultants and internal engineering teams.
• Run progress meetings and maintain budgets, schedules and reports.
• Identify risks, opportunities and manage change control.
• Oversee surveys, site investigations and early planning activities.
• Produce design briefs and plans.
• Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with client, statutory and industry standards.

Job description

Design Project Manager Euston

Salary: £70,000£75,000

Overview

Seeking a Design Project Manager to lead the pre‑construction phase of major civil engineering projects. You will coordinate design activities, manage risks, shape construction strategies and ensure projects are technically and commercially ready for delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Pre-Construction Leadership

• Lead and manage the full pre-construction phase
• Coordinate design consultants and internal engineering teams
• Run progress meetings and maintain budgets, schedules and reports
• Identify risks, opportunities and manage change control
• Oversee surveys, site investigations and early planning activities

Design Management

• Produce design briefs and plans
• Lead design reviews and ensure compliance with client, statutory and industry standards