Engineering Design Manager: Lead Buildable Civil Projects

Ground Control; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ground Control in Manchester seeks an Engineering Design Manager to own the design function across landscape construction and civil engineering projects. You will coordinate designers, consultants and project teams, challenge designs where needed, and ensure safety and compliance for delivery.

You will lead design coordination, assess buildability and drive solutions across multiple live projects. The role offers autonomy within an experienced network and influence over design management

Qualifications

• Chartered Civil Engineer (CEng) or working towards chartership with significant relevant experience.
• Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (BEng/MEng).
• Strong design experience in civil engineering, infrastructure, public realm or external works.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of design coordination and technical assurance across landscape construction, public realm and civil engineering projects.
• Lead and coordinate the design process across multiple live projects to ensure on-time delivery for construction.
• Coordinate internal designers, external consultants, subcontractors and client teams.
• Review designs for buildability, compliance and practicality; identify issues early and drive solutions.
• Act as technical authority for design decisions and resolve complex engineering challenges during delivery.
• Produce and review engineering designs, calculations and technical details (drainage, SuDS, foundations, retaining structures, external works).
• Manage Temporary Works Design in line with BS 5975; ensure checks and controls.
• Support estimating and bid teams with technical expertise, value engineering and buildability advice pre-construction.
• Manage external design consultants and monitor performance, deliverables and costs.
• Drive technical excellence by developing standards, templates and best-practice design processes.
• Ensure CDM Regulations 2015 compliance, embedding safety, buildability and maintainability.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Driving licence

Willing to travel

Education

BEng/MEng in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Ground Control in Manchester seeks an Engineering Design Manager to own the design function across landscape construction and civil engineering projects. You will coordinate designers, consultants and project teams, challenge designs where needed, and ensure safety and compliance for delivery.

You will lead design coordination, assess buildability and drive solutions across multiple live projects. The role offers autonomy within an experienced network and influence over design management