Design Manager - Civil Engineering

Design Manager - Civils, Structures & Infrastructure Works

TLG Infrastructure are currently recruiting for an experienced Design Manager to work for an established Civil Engineering contractor operating across railway, power, highways and data centre construction.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in structural or civil engineering design and experience managing multidisciplinary design teams through all stages of project delivery. You will work closely with consultants, clients, contractors, and internal project teams to ensure designs are coordinated, buildable, and delivered on programme.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the design process for civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Act as the primary interface between the client, consultants, and project delivery teams.
• Review and manage design deliverables, ensuring compliance with project requirements, standards, and regulations.
• Identify and manage design risks, opportunities, and change throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure designs are practical, cost-effective, and aligned with construction methodologies.
• Support project planning, procurement, and technical decision-making.
• Promote collaboration and effective communication across all project stakeholders.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree-qualified in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Strong design or structural engineering background with experience transitioning into design management.
• Proven experience managing design on civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
• Experience working collaboratively with consultants, clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent technical, organisational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deliver projects within programme and budget constraints.
• Membership of a relevant professional institution is desirable.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status is preferred but not essential.

If this role seems right for you, please apply and contact Theo Kyriakou at TLG Infrastructure.