Senior Engineering Design Manager

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited; Bedford; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car or allowance

Healthcare

Pension

Performance bonus

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited is assisting a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor in recruiting a Senior Engineering Design Manager for a new c£300m mixed-use development project in Bedfordshire. The role focuses on managing civil and structural design from feasibility to on-site delivery, with travel between Bedford and London offices as needed.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 10 years in construction, holds a degree or HNC in civil/structural disciplines, and has experience with

Qualifications

• Previous Civil or Structural engineering design management experience is essential.
• Background with multi-disciplinary consultancy, specialist civil/structural business, or main contractor is highly advantageous.
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the construction industry.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical compliance and design management across civil and structural packages.
• Manage the design process from feasibility and planning through to on-site coordination and delivery.
• Act as primary liaison between design team, client, and on-site delivery team.
• Drive a design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Education

HNC or Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Engineering Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1430/b

Location: Bedford Site Location with some London Office travel (Mix of Office & Site based)

Salary: c£85,000-£100,000 basic salary (DOE), plus a comprehensive package including car or allowance, healthcare, performance bonus, pension, and more.

Company & Project: An award-winning Tier 1 Main Contractor with a busy pipeline of work across the region are looking for a Senior Civil and Structural professional to join the business in a unique senior level position working on a new c£300m mixed-use development project in Bedfordshire with the programme of work spanning c4years in duration.

The project has a c12-month pre-construction phase and features highly complex civil and structural elements, including extensive substructure works.

The successful candidate will be involved in managing the design process from early feasibility and planning stages through to on-site coordination and delivery.

This is a unique opportunity to join a truly flagship major project at the early stages.

Duties & Responsibilities

Oversee technical compliance and design management across all civil and structural packages, including but not limited to:

• Foundations, Columns & Piers, Load-Bearing Walls, Site Earthworks, Stormwater Infrastructure, Wet Utilities Connections, Dry Utilities Infrastructure Pavements & Hardscaping, Perimeter Infrastructure.

Focusing primarily on early feasibility and procurement stages, while also monitoring on-site design coordination and managing the performance of external consultants.

Key responsibilities include

Acting as the primary liaison between the design team, client, and on-site delivery team.

• Ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with all relevant standards and regulations.
• Driving an efficient design process aligned with project timelines and commercial targets.
• Supporting innovation in design and construction methodologies.
• A process-driven approach, strong technical understanding of construction, and a keen attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Desirable Experience

Previous Civil or Structural engineering design management experience is essential for this position.

It would be highly advantageous for a candidates to have a background working for a multi-disciplinary consultancy, a specialist civil/structural business, or a main contractor.

A minimum of 10 years' experience in the construction industry.

Previous Roles May Include

• Technical Manager
• Senior Design Manager
• Design Manager
• Senior Structural Engineer
• Principal Civil Engineer
• Design & Build Manager

Qualifications & Skills

HNC or Degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management or a related construction discipline.

Professional membership from one or more of the below bodies would be advantageous

• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)