Senior Design Manager

Red King Resourcing; Portsmouth; Hybrid; GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Design Manager for maritime and civil infrastructure projects. The position requires chartered status, experience in complex design environments, and the ability to manage design processes across project lifecycles in a hybrid working environment. Competitive salary and benefits including 25 days holiday and enhanced pension contributions are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance and income protection

Professional development support

Bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Chartered status or pursuing it with a recognised institution.
• Background in Civil Engineering and Design Engineering.
• Experience in complex design projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary design teams on complex projects.
• Manage the design process ensuring compliance with standards.
• Guide the design process from feasibility to construction.

Skills

Chartered status or nearly chartered status

Expertise in marine, civils, piping, or naval infrastructure

Experience in multidisciplinary teams

Understanding of relevant engineering codes and standards

Education

Degree in Engineering (or similar)

Job description

Senior Design Manager - Maritime & Civils

Location: Hampshire, Hybrid
Hours: Full Time 37 hours per week
Salary: GBP60,000 per annum

Your New Role
Do you have chartered or nearly chartered status as a Design Manager or Senior Design Engineer, with expertise in marine, civils, piping, or naval infrastructure? We're looking for a motivated professional to lead multidisciplinary design teams on complex maritime and civil infrastructure projects in a unique, high-profile waterfront setting.

About the Role
As a Senior Design Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in developing strategic project briefs, managing internal and external design teams, and overseeing the design process from end to end, ensuring all outputs align with legislative, technical, and client-specific requirements. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role working across the full project lifecycle. You'll guide the design process from feasibility through to construction, ensuring engineering and environmental standards are met while collaborating closely with project managers, engineers, and stakeholders.

You Will Have

• A degree in Engineering (or similar)
• Chartered status, or working towards, with a recognised institution (e.g., ICE, IStructE)
• A background in Civil Engineering and Design Engineering
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams on complex design projects in marine, naval, port, or civil engineering environments
• Understanding of relevant engineering codes and standards (British Standards, Eurocodes, Building Regulations, MMO)

What You'll Get

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Life assurance and income protection
• Professional development support
• Bonus scheme