Project Design Manager

Jackson Civil Engineering; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Works Project Design Manager, where you will lead a dynamic team in managing design projects for key clients. This role offers the opportunity to engage with various stakeholders, prepare essential design documents, and ensure compliance with industry standards. With a commitment to equality and inclusivity, the company fosters a supportive environment that prioritizes your career progression. Enjoy a competitive benefits package, including generous holidays and a vibrant social calendar. If you're ready to make an impact in civil engineering, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Life Assurance Cover (4x Annual Salary)

Company Pension Scheme (up to 8% Match)

25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Extensive Training Programmes

Employee Assistance Programme

Company Social Calendar

Regular Fun Days

Broad Range of Charity Events

Support for Career Progression

'The Great Escape' - Early Finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Strong background in civil engineering with site experience.
• Proficient in programming software and CDM Regs requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage design phase teams and client meetings.
• Prepare design documents and management plans.
• Review design documents for compliance and buildability.

Skills

Civil Engineering Background

Programming Software Skills

Highways/Structures/Infrastructure/Flood Alleviation

Understanding of Design Processes

Job description

Due to increased workload, we are looking for a permanent Works Project Design Manager who will join a dynamic, innovative, focused and engaged team, tackling our increase in Design & Build workload from a variety of key clients, including the Environment Agency, National Highways, Local Authorities and private clients.

Key Responsibilities

1. Full responsibility for proactively managing a design phase team, which may include Consultants and/or specialist designers.
2. Being the Jackson lead at meetings with clients, including presenting, and discussing design ideas and solutions.
3. Preparation of design documents, briefs, reports, and management plans.
4. Development and management of design programmes.
5. Reviewing design documents for compliance with scheme requirements, utilising gained knowledge and experience to advise on buildability and value engineering opportunities.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process.

Please do let us know if you require any additional assistance on 01473 238300.

Skills Required

1. A civil engineering academic and site background which allows you to understand design principles and envisage how schemes are built.
2. Programming software skills and an awareness of applicable CDM Regs requirements.
3. Extensive experience in at least one of - highways, structures, infrastructure or flood alleviation works.
4. An understanding of the need to work to accepted design processes, procedures, guidance, codes and standards and a general understanding of common construction specifications.
5. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK.

Benefits Package

• Life assurance cover (4x annual salary).
• Company pension scheme - we match up to 8%.
• 25 day holiday plus bank holidays (with the option of buying more holiday).
• Extensive training programmes.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company social calendar, regular fun days and a broad range of charity events.
• A supportive business that genuinely wants to help you progress in your career.
• 'The Great Escape' - leaving work early every Friday!

APPLY

Please send us your CV and a covering letter.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within two weeks please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.