Design Project Manager

Talent Link; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a Design Project Manager to oversee the pre-construction phase in London. The successful candidate will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage project risks, and ensure compliance with governance requirements. Strong experience in civil engineering project management is essential. This is a contract position offering competitive compensation and an opportunity to work on sustainable design projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing design projects within civil engineering and infrastructure.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to oversee multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent risk management and change control capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction phase and secure design opportunities.
• Oversee consultant teams and ensure project compliance.
• Develop and track project budgets and programmes.

Job description

Our client, a leading Civil Engineering and Infrastructure specialist, is seeking a Design Project Manager to join their team in London on a contract basis.

Responsibilities for Design Project Manager :

• Lead and manage the pre-construction phase with the client to secure future sustainable design and build opportunities.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary consultant teams across several design packages.
• Identify and control project risks and opportunities.
• Apply commercial and technical change-control procedures.
• Manage compliance with all project deliverables and assurance / governance requirements.
• Develop, track, and deliver pre-construction budgets and programmes.
• Prepare and submit progress reports and dashboards with clear narrative for clients and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal and external technical, operational, maintenance, and strategic stakeholders.
• Coordinate site investigations and surveys.
• Ensure preparation and implementation of project plans, risk assessments, and method statements.
• Manage early construction planning activities, including procurement, consents, and design coordination.
• Oversee inputs from internal teams (e.g., HSEQ, customer functions).

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