Subject Matter Expert/Design Manager (Airports)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Subject Matter Expert/Design Manager (Airfield Systems) to join a major UK airport, supporting the delivery of a multi-billion-pound capital investment programme focused on enhancing critical airport infrastructure and operational efficiency. This role sits within a dynamic construction and project delivery environment and will play a pivotal role in leading the design of large-scale, strategically important airfield systems projects (typically 100m- 150m+).The RoleAs the Subject Matter Expert/Design Manager, you will lead design management activities from project inception through to construction, commissioning and handover, ensuring solutions are safe, compliant, cost-effective, and aligned with operational requirements. You''ll manage a small team of Design Management professionals and act as a key interface between internal stakeholders, engineering teams, and external design consultants and contractors.Key ResponsibilitiesLead design management across the full project lifecycle, including associated smaller projects where requiredDevelop project scope, support business cases, and produce detailed design briefsManage and coordinate external design consultants and Design and Build contractorsDrive safe, efficient, and value-led design solutions aligned to engineering standardsEnsure all design outputs meet quality, technical, regulatory, and programme requirementsMonitor and coordinate design changes throughout ..... full job details .....