Senior Design Manager (Civil & Structural)

Setsquare Recruitment; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Design Manager to oversee complex civil and structural engineering projects. This role demands strategic leadership and technical expertise to manage multidisciplinary teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards while delivering innovative solutions on time and within budget. With a focus on high-risk buildings and significant project values, this position offers a unique opportunity to impact large-scale developments. If you're a motivated individual with a passion for engineering excellence, this could be the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in a Design Manager role for a Tier 1 Main Contractor.
• Experience delivering major projects over £100M and design packages over £30M.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivery of complex civil and structural projects.
• Manage multidisciplinary design teams ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering

Leadership

Compliance with Building Safety Act

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Chartered Engineer

Job description

Job Title: Senior Design Manager - Civil & Structural
Location: Cambridge
Department: Engineering / Design
Reports To: Head of Engineering / Director of Design
Job Type: Full-Time
Experience Level: Senior Management

Job Summary:
My client are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Design Manager - Civil & Structural to lead the planning, coordination, and delivery of complex civil and structural engineering projects. This role requires strategic leadership, technical expertise, and a collaborative approach to manage multidisciplinary design teams, ensure compliance with industry standards, and deliver innovative engineering solutions on time and within budget.

Requirements:
8-years working in a Design Manager role for a Tier 1 Main Contractor in UK
Experience in delivering major projects in excess of 100M
Experience in delivering design for civil & structural packages in excess of 30M, inclusive of basement construction
Experience in delivering projects now considered as' High-Risk Buildings' under Building Safety Act (over 18m and habitable)
Degree qualified in a technical subject appropriate for role - required to demonstrate competence to Building Safety Regulator as part of approvals under Building Safety Act
Professionally chartered to a body appropriate for role - required to demonstrate competence to Building Safety Regulator as part of approvals under Building Safety Act
Site based 4-days per week, with flexibility for 1 working from home day - ideally someone within 1 hour of travelling distance to Cambridge

Apply now to express your interest in this role and further details can be provided thereafter.

Setsquare is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

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