Design Management Lead

We are seeking an experienced Design Management Lead to oversee multidisciplinary design delivery across a portfolio of water and wastewater infrastructure projects.

Working closely with external design consultants, project managers and commercial teams, you will ensure designs are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required technical standards.

This is a contract position, outside ir35.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate design activities across multiple projects.
• Manage external design consultants, deliverables and design changes.
• Monitor design programmes, technical approvals and project milestones.
• Ensure compliance with CDM 2015 and safety-in-design requirements.
• Support value engineering, buildability reviews and cost management.
• Promote BIM, digital engineering, design standardisation and sustainable solutions.
• Work collaboratively with construction teams, clients and commercial stakeholders.

About You

• Experience in Design Management, Engineering Management or Design Delivery within construction, infrastructure or utilities.
• A background in civil engineering, water infrastructure or a related engineering discipline.
• Knowledge of multidisciplinary design coordination and external consultant management.
• Understanding of CDM 2015, design risk, programme management and commercial considerations.
• Experience with BIM, 2D/3D design environments and Common Data Environments.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification; professional membership is desirable.
• Only those with proof of right to work in the UK should apply for this role.