https://jobs.co.uk/job/design-manager-abatec-recruitment--4753a3d2-43c1-4bae-9631-fb6d39300fbe RSS feed for Design Manager at Abatec Recruitment. en-gb Mon, 28 Sep 2026 17:10:36 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/design-manager-abatec-recruitment--4753a3d2-43c1-4bae-9631-fb6d39300fbe https://jobs.co.uk/job/design-manager-abatec-recruitment--4753a3d2-43c1-4bae-9631-fb6d39300fbe Sun, 27 Sep 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Verwood | Salary: £55000 - £65000/annum Company car or car allowance | Type: Permanent | An exciting opportunity has arisen with a -115m+ turnover Civil Engineering contractor working on the long-term Wessex Water framework, securing work through 2030 and potentially up to 2035. We are seeking a Design Manager to oversee a portfolio of construction-phase projects, focusing on value engineering and buildability. This role requires occasional travel across Somerset and Dorset; a full UK driving licence is required. As Design Manager you will: Lead the design team, ensuring that they meet clients requirements and project objectives Manage the design function, ensuring that design deliverables are produced to allocated key dates Ensure the organisation of design elements, documenting in into the Design Management Plan and preparing regular status updates Attend Programme, project and technical meeting Provide support during construction and commissioning stages of work Ensure that design complies with all Health and Safety codes and legislation Our client requires a Design Manager with: HND/Degree in an engineering related discipline Extensive experience working in a multi-disciplinary design environment Experience of working on civil engine... Permanent