Engineering Design Lead for Civil & Landscape Projects

UKund Control; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Career development

UK project exposure

Standards improvement

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Ground Control is seeking an Engineering Design Manager in Manchester to own the design function across landscape construction and civil engineering projects. You will coordinate internal and external teams, challenge designs when needed, and ensure safe, compliant delivery with strong technical leadership.

This role offers autonomy, a supportive network, and the opportunity to influence design management across a growing division within the UK.

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE) or working towards chartership with significant relevant experience.
• Degree qualified (BEng or MEng) in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Strong design experience across civil, infrastructure, and external works environments.
• Proven ability to produce and check engineering calculations, drawings and details.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the design process across multiple live projects to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate internal designers, external consultants, subcontractors and clients for collaboration.
• Review designs for buildability, compliance, and practicality to avoid programme impacts.
• Act as the technical authority for design decisions throughout project delivery.
• Produce and review designs, calculations, and technical details including drainage and foundations.
• Manage Temporary Works Design requirements in line with BS 5975.
• Support estimating and bids with technical expertise and buildability advice.
• Oversee external design consultants and monitor performance and costs across projects.
• Drive technical excellence by developing standards, templates and best-practice processes.
• Ensure CDM Regulations 2015 compliance throughout the design process.

Skills

Chartered Civil Engineer

Stakeholder management

Technical leadership

Education

CEng MICE or working towards chartership

BEng/MEng in Civil/Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Ground Control is seeking an Engineering Design Manager in Manchester to own the design function across landscape construction and civil engineering projects. You will coordinate internal and external teams, challenge designs when needed, and ensure safe, compliant delivery with strong technical leadership.

This role offers autonomy, a supportive network, and the opportunity to influence design management across a growing division within the UK.