Engineering Design Manager Landscape Construction · Manchester ·

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

Engineering Design Manager

Location: Manchester

Salary: Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Own the design function. Solve complex engineering challenges. Shape projects from concept to construction.

You take pride in delivering practical, buildable designs, bringing together multiple stakeholders, and finding solutions that keep projects moving forward. You enjoy solving technical challenges, improving standards, and making engineering decisions that have a real impact on project success. That's exactly the kind of expertise we value at Ground Control.

We're looking for an Engineering Design Manager who can take ownership of design across our landscape construction and civil engineering projects. Someone who can coordinate designers, consultants and project teams with confidence, challenge designs where needed, and ensure every solution is safe, compliant and ready for delivery. You'll have real autonomy, the support of an experienced operational network, and the opportunity to influence how design is managed across a growing and ambitious division.

What you'll do:

In this role, you'll take ownership of design coordination and technical assurance across a diverse portfolio of landscape construction, public realm and civil engineering projects.

• Lead and coordinate the design process across multiple live projects, ensuring information is delivered on time and designs are ready for construction.
• Bring together internal designers, external consultants, subcontractors and client teams, creating a collaborative approach that keeps projects moving forward.
• Review designs for buildability, compliance and practicality, identifying issues early and driving solutions before they impact programme or budget.
• Act as the technical authority for design decisions, providing guidance and resolving complex engineering challenges throughout project delivery.
• Produce and review engineering designs, calculations and technical details, including drainage, SuDS, foundations, retaining structures and external works elements.
• Manage Temporary Works Design requirements in accordance with BS 5975, ensuring appropriate design checks and controls are in place.
• Support estimating and bid teams with technical expertise, value engineering and buildability advice during pre-construction activities.
• Manage external design consultants, overseeing performance, deliverables and design costs across multiple projects.
• Drive technical excellence across the business, developing standards, specifications, templates and best-practice design processes.
• Ensure compliance with CDM Regulations 2015, embedding safety, buildability and future maintenance considerations throughout the design process.

What you'll get:

• The opportunity to shape and develop the design function within a growing division.
• A highly influential technical leadership role with genuine autonomy.
• Exposure to a varied portfolio of landscape construction, public realm and civil engineering projects across the UK.
• The chance to improve engineering standards and influence how projects are delivered.
• Career development opportunities within a growing and ambitious business.
• A collaborative culture that values expertise, innovation and continuous improvement.

What we're looking for:

• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng MICE) or working towards chartership with significant relevant experience.
• Degree qualified (BEng or MEng) in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Strong design experience within civil engineering, infrastructure, public realm, landscape construction or external works environments.
• A confident technical leader who can challenge constructively and make sound engineering decisions.
• Experience producing and checking engineering calculations, drawings and technical details.
• Strong understanding of BS 5975 Temporary Works requirements and CDM Regulations 2015.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A proactive, solution-focused approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel as required.

Why Ground Control?

At Ground Control, we're proud to deliver projects that enhance communities, improve environments and leave a lasting legacy. We invest in our people, encourage innovation and give talented professionals the opportunity to make a genuine impact.

If you're looking for a role where you can influence project delivery, shape technical standards and take ownership of a growing design function, we'd love to hear from you. #LDE