Job Description

A leading UK infrastructure contractor is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of a major programme of energy infrastructure projects in South Wales.This is a long-term contract opportunity working within a high-profile portfolio, focusing on the coordination and management of multidisciplinary design teams across complex engineering schemes.

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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