Senior Engineering Design Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Car or allowance

Healthcare

Performance bonus

Pension

Comprehensive package

Job summary

Apple Technical Recruitment (UK) Limited seeks a Senior Engineering Design Manager for a major mixed-use development spanning Bedfordshire and London corridors. You will oversee civil and structural design, coordinating with the client and on-site delivery teams to drive feasibility through construction.

The role requires a track record in civil/structural design management, with experience in large schemes and a multidisciplinary environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in construction with civil/structural design management.
• Experience with main contractor or multi-disciplinary consultancy preferred.
• Professional membership advantageous (CEng/ICE/IStructE).
• Strong design coordination and governance skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical compliance and design management across civil and structural packages.
• Coordinate early feasibility through to on-site delivery and procurement.
• Liaise between design team, client and delivery teams.
• Drive efficient processes aligned with programme and budget.

Skills

Foundations

Columns & Piers

Load-Bearing Walls

Site Earthworks

Stormwater Infrastructure

Wet Utilities Connections

Dry Utilities Infrastructure

Pavements & Hardscaping

Perimeter Infrastructure

Education

Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Job description

Vacancy Summary

Job Title: Senior Engineering Design Manager

Job Type: Permanent

Job Ref: #1430

Location: London Office Location (Mix of Office & Site based in Bedfordshire.

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)