Design Project Manager

Linear Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced professional to lead the pre-construction phase, ensuring robust technical solutions and compliance with standards. Responsibilities include coordinating design teams, managing risks, and overseeing financial reporting. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills and a degree in Civil Engineering. The role offers a competitive benefits package including a company car and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Company pension & life assurance

Private medical insurance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays + loyalty days

Additional volunteering leave

Company car/car allowance

Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice

Qualifications

• Previous experience in design/commercial leadership or project team management.
• Strong knowledge of contract conditions and CDM regulations.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pre-construction phase of schemes.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary consultants and manage design packages.
• Identify and manage risks and opportunities.

Skills

Project team management

Design management

Risk management

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

Lead and manage the pre-construction phase of schemes, creating construction-ready plans that deliver robust technical solutions, enhanced margins, and reduced project risk. Work across multi-disciplinary teams to shape projects, manage design, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with client, statutory, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the pre-construction phase, securing sustainable design/build contracts
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary consultants and manage design packages
• Chair and record weekly progress meetings, track programmes and budgets
• Identify and manage risks, opportunities, and change control processes
• Ensure compliance with assurance, governance, quality, and HSE standards
• Oversee site investigations, surveys, and early construction planning activities
• Lead internal/external design reviews, ensuring buildability, safety, and efficiency
• Respond to TQs, manage temporary/permanent works interfaces
• Support bids and tenders, advising on risks, assumptions, and delivery strategy
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across design and construction techniques
• Monitor costs, forecasts, and financial reporting in pre-construction phase
• Manage suppliers, subcontractors, procurement of plant and materials
• Ensure HSE compliance under CDM 2015 and deliver high-quality outputs

Requirements

• Previous experience in design/commercial leadership or project team management
• Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering (or equivalent)
• Strong knowledge of contract conditions, CDM regs, design management, programme & risk management, cost control, and forecasting
• Primavera P6 (or equivalent) experience
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team management skills
• Ability to challenge designs, resolve problems, and deliver projects with minimal guidance
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

Desirable

• Professional qualification/membership with an industry body
• Experience on Affinity Water or similar frameworks

Benefits

• Company pension & life assurance
• Private medical insurance
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + loyalty days
• Additional volunteering leave
• Company car/car allowance
• Flexible benefits via salary sacrifice