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Design Manager

Randstad Construction & Property
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB2 8AG, England

Salary

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The role of Design Manager (Civil Engineering - Highways) offers a competitive salary starting at £62,000, negotiable based on experience.
  • Candidates should have a degree in Civil Engineering or a related field, along with proven experience in highways infrastructure design.
  • The position involves leading and coordinating design efforts for various highways projects, primarily in the Norwich/Cambridge area, over a period of three years.
  • Successful applicants will join a Project Technical Team and will be responsible for ensuring compliance with relevant standards and managing design schedules and budgets.
  • The company is a leading UK contractor with a robust pipeline of work valued at over £1 billion, providing opportunities for career progression within a growing international organization.

Job Title: Design Manager (Civil Engineering - Highways)

Do you want to work for a multinational business that has a pipeline of work over £1 billion? Are you an Assistant Design Manager looking for the next step up in your career? Are you currently a Design Manager looking for a fresh project? Do you need more flexibility in your role? This opportunity could be perfect for you.

Company Overview: One of the UK's leading contractors, who specialise in construction and development internationally. They have a pipeline of work worth over £1 billion, this specific highways project is worth over £500 million.

Role Overview: This international contractor is seeking a skilled Design Manager, with expertise in highways infrastructure to lead and coordinate the design efforts for a range of highways projects. The initial project will be focussed around the Norwich/ Cambridge area, and will be ongoing for over three years.

This Design Manager will be joining the Project Technical Team that operates centrally within the Delivery Integration Partner and is responsible for the development of scheme solutions throughout their life cycle e.g. pre-contract, pre-construction, delivery, and handover.

Location: Norwich/ Cambridge. Beginning on-site with hybrid working to be implemented.

Salary: Negotiable (£62,000+ depending on experience) + benefits (see below)

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the design process for highways and civil infrastructure projects from concept through to detailed design and delivery.
  • Implement and manage Project Utilities process for efficient delivery of Utilities diversions.
  • Support the set up of Project Technical Integration dashboards.
  • Oversee and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams to ensure the timely and cost-effective completion of projects.
  • Ensure designs comply with relevant standards, regulations, and client expectations.
  • Develop and manage design schedules, budgets, and resources using software tools such as Asta or P6.
  • Identify risks, manage changes, and resolve design-related issues to maintain project timelines and quality.
Benefits: What's in it for you?
  • Competitive salary around £62,000 (negotiable based on experience).
  • Pension of up to 15% matched.
  • Car allowance of £5,900.
  • Couples private healthcare.
  • Opportunities for career progression within a growing international organisation.
  • Pipeline of future schemes with a combined value of over £1 billion.
Qualifications & Experience:
  • Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
  • Proven experience in highways infrastructure design.
  • Proficiency in design planning software such as Asta Powerproject or Primavera P6.
  • Relevant CSCS card.
  • Chartered Engineer is preferable but not required.
  • Knowledge of relevant design codes, regulations, and best practices in highways and infrastructure design.

Interview Process: Two stages with hiring manager.

To Apply: For more information or to apply, contact Paige Finnegan or email . You can also apply directly via the button below.

Linkedin: If you would like to add me on LinkedIn and be kept up to date with the latest civil engineering projects and commercial positions please click here:

https://in/paige-finnegan-889749262/

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Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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