Design Manager – Highways

Pinnacle Recruitment Ltd; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 101,709 - 115,270; Full time

Job summary

A major civil contractor is seeking a Design Manager for the Highways sector, based in Lincoln. The role involves managing design processes, liaising with statutory bodies, and ensuring project documentation meets contractual requirements. Ideal candidates will have strong civil engineering knowledge and the ability to oversee project deliverables. This position offers a competitive salary of £75k - £85k with an attractive package.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing design processes in civil engineering projects.
• Proven track record in working with design and construction teams.
• Ability to liaise with statutory bodies and manage contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice on the buildability of design proposals.
• Liaise with statutory authorities as necessary.
• Lead the development of design deliverables.
• Manage gate reviews for timely sign-off.
• Coordinate design documentation and progress reporting.
• Contribute to the Risk and Value Management process.

Skills

Design management

Civil engineering knowledge

Project management

Risk management

Job description

Design Manager – Highways

Salary: £75k - £85k + pkg

Location: Lincoln

Regions: East Anglia, East Midlands

We are currently seeking a Design Manager to work for a major Civil Contractor who works across the UK, specializing in a variety of civil engineering sectors, predominantly within Highways and Infrastructure.

Role will be based in the Eastern Region around Lincolnshire; with the candidate expected to travel intermittently to various project sites within the region when required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance on the “buildability” of the design proposals to the design and construction teams on all packages
• Liaise with all statutory bodies/authorities as required – such as town planning, building control and services e.g. gas and water
• Lead the development and management of the design deliverables programme
• Ensure there is a clear schedule of design deliverables
• Lead gate reviews activities to ensure that they are timely and appropriate sign off is achieved at each project gate
• Lead the co-ordination and production of design data, reports and documentation essential to the project and contractual requirements and report progress against the design deliverables programme
• Ensure that learning and best practice is captured from the bid/project with the aim of sharing it across the business stream and the further business.
• Proactively contribute to the Risk and Value Management process