Design Manager - Infrastructure & Engineering

Design Manager - Infrastructure & Engineering Birmingham (B37) 3 Days Per Week On Site £400 per day (Inside IR35) 3-6 Month Contract

Our client, a leading infrastructure and engineering organisation, is seeking an experienced Design Manager to support the delivery of major engineering and infrastructure projects from their Birmingham (B37) location.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will be responsible for managing design activities from inception through to delivery, ensuring projects are coordinated, compliant and delivered in line with programme requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the design programme across project activities.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary design teams and external consultants.
• Lead design reviews and technical coordination meetings.
• Ensure design deliverables meet project and client requirements.
• Manage design assurance processes and technical approvals.
• Coordinate interfaces between design, commercial, planning and delivery teams.
• Manage design risks and support safe-by-design initiatives.
• Monitor design progress and resolve issues proactively.
• Support change control and design governance activities.
• Manage technical queries, document control and design communications.
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years' experience within Design Management or a similar position.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary engineering or infrastructure projects.
• Strong programme management and coordination skills.
• Experience leading stakeholders across design and delivery functions.
• Commercial awareness and understanding of project controls.
• Knowledge of design assurance and compliance requirements.
• Ability to operate effectively within fast-paced project environments.
• Degree qualified in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or similar preferred.
• Experience working within highly regulated sectors would be beneficial.

What's on Offer?

• £400 per day (Inside IR35)
• 3-6 month contract
• Immediate requirement
• Major infrastructure and engineering programme
• Hybrid working with 3 days per week on site in Birmingham (B37)

Apply Today

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-profile engineering programme and play a key role in the successful delivery of complex infrastructure projects.

For immediate consideration, please submit your CV today.