Hybrid Senior Design Manager - Water Infra & BIM

Construction, Property and Engineering; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Randstad CPE is recruiting a Senior Design Manager in the North East for a long-term water infrastructure framework. The role focuses on leading design delivery, coordinating with partners, and ensuring BIM/ISO standards are met. Hybrid working and a 14-month+ contract provide framework security.

Candidates should have Civil Engineering qualifications, NEC4/BIM experience, CSCS/SMSTS, a valid UK driving license, and be based in or near Newcastle/Durham. UK work eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Formal qualification in Civil Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree).
• CSCS Card required.
• SMSTS required.
• Full UK Driving License.
• Strong knowledge of NEC4 contracts, design management processes, and BIM (ISO 19650).
• Location in North East (Newcastle/Durham) with travel to project offices/sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage design delivery across water infrastructure packages per programmes, budgets, and NEC4 requirements.
• Oversee design partners and project teams to ensure technical compliance with client, industry and ISO 19650 BIM standards.
• Hold regular design, risk, CDM and buildability workshops across multidisciplinary teams to align with BIM strategy.
• Facilitate technical assurance reviews and secure necessary design derogations.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Commercial Managers, MEICA Leads and supply chain partners to support procurement and delivery.
• Drive safe, efficient, and buildable design solutions prioritising DfMA and low-carbon initiatives.

Skills

Design management

NEC4 contracts

BIM ISO 19650

CSCS Card

SMSTS

Driving license

Civil Engineering qualification

Education

Civil Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)

Job description

Randstad CPE is recruiting a Senior Design Manager in the North East for a long-term water infrastructure framework. The role focuses on leading design delivery, coordinating with partners, and ensuring BIM/ISO standards are met. Hybrid working and a 14-month+ contract provide framework security.

Candidates should have Civil Engineering qualifications, NEC4/BIM experience, CSCS/SMSTS, a valid UK driving license, and be based in or near Newcastle/Durham. UK work eligibility is required.