Your new role
As Design Manager, you will take ownership of the design process from early contractor involvement through to project delivery. You will play a key role in ensuring that all design outputs align with programme, cost, and technical requirements.
Key responsibilities will include:
Managing the design process from bid stage through to construction delivery
Coordinating multidisciplinary design teams, including external consultants
Ensuring compliance with CDM regulations, RIBA stages, and relevant legislation
Reviewing and assuring design outputs for quality, compliance, and completeness
Managing design reviews and supporting change control processes
Aligning design delivery with programme milestones and commercial objectives
Liaising with internal stakeholders including commercial, delivery, and project teamsWhat you'll need to succeed
Proven experience as a Design Manager within infrastructure or energy projects
Strong background managing multidisciplinary design packages
Experience within the UK energy sector, ideally on substation or transmission projects
Working knowledge of NEC3 or NEC4 contracts
Experience of Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) delivery models
Ability to manage external design consultancies and stakeholder interfacesWhat you'll get in return
Long-term contract through to late 2027
Competitive day rate on an Umbrella PAYE basis
Opportunity to work on a major programme of nationally significant infrastructure projects
Hybrid working arrangements negotiableWhat you need to do now
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Salary description
£550.00 - £650.00 per day