Design Delivery Lead (Contract) – Complex Infra Projects

Build Recruitment Limited

Town of Brighton (NY)

On-site

USD 98,000 - 159,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited in Brighton (Falmer) is seeking a Design Manager on a contract basis. You will lead and manage design delivery across multiple projects, ensuring robust, buildable solutions and alignment with project goals.

The role requires Chartered Engineer or working towards, with a degree in engineering, and proven experience managing complex multidisciplinary design teams in water or utilities sectors. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

  • Chartered Engineer or working towards with a degree-level qualification in engineering.
  • Experience managing complex multi-disciplinary design projects.
  • Background in engineering design, construction, and project management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage design delivery across assigned projects from definition through handover.
  • Ensure design teams and consultants develop safe, cost-effective, buildable solutions.
  • Oversee design quality assurance and implement right-first-time design practices.

Skills

Design management
Project management
Stakeholder engagement
Leadership
Communication
Driving Licence
Water/Utilities experience

Education

Chartered Engineer
Engineering degree

Job description

Build Recruitment Limited in Brighton (Falmer) is seeking a Design Manager on a contract basis. You will lead and manage design delivery across multiple projects, ensuring robust, buildable solutions and alignment with project goals.

The role requires Chartered Engineer or working towards, with a degree in engineering, and proven experience managing complex multidisciplinary design teams in water or utilities sectors. Strong communication and leadership are essential.

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