Desiggn Manager
CV-LibraryCumbriapermanentPosted: 8 October 2026
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We are recruiting an experienced Design Manager for a Tier 1 contractor delivering a long-term infrastructure programme in Cumbria. Working within a design and build environment, the Design Manager will be responsible for managing external design consultancies and coordinating design with the engineering, construction and commercial teams. The programme includes the upgrade and renewal of existing road, rail, bridge and associated civil infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Manage external design consultancies throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate design from initial development through construction and completion
Ensure designs meet project and construction requirements
Manage the interface between design consultants, engineering, construction and commercial teams
Monitor design progress against programme requirements
Manage design reviews, technical queries, changes and approvals
Identify and manage design risks
Ensure technical and quality requirements are met
Support value engineering and design development
Maintain commercial awareness throughout the design process
Requirements
Design Manager or Senior Design Manager experience
Construction experience is essential
Experience managing external design consultancies
Experience taking projects through the full lifecycle from design through to construction and completion
Understanding of the interface between design and construction
Commercial awareness
Major civil engineering or infrastructure experience
Tier 1 contractor experience would be advantageous
Candidates from a design consultancy background will also be considered where they have construction and project delivery experience
This is a long-term opportunity to work on a major infrastructure programme with a substantial pipeline of civil engineering projects
We are recruiting an experienced Design Manager for a Tier 1 contractor delivering a long-term infrastructure programme in Cumbria. Working within a design and build environment, the Design Manager will be responsible for managing external design consultancies and coordinating design with the engineering, construction and commercial teams. The programme includes the upgrade and renewal of existing road, rail, bridge and associated civil infrastructure.
Responsibilities
Manage external design consultancies throughout the project lifecycle
Coordinate design from initial development through construction and completion
Ensure designs meet project and construction requirements
Manage the interface between design consultants, engineering, construction and commercial teams
Monitor design progress against programme requirements
Manage design reviews, technical queries, changes and approvals
Identify and manage design risks
Ensure technical and quality requirements are met
Support value engineering and design development
Maintain commercial awareness throughout the design process
Requirements
Design Manager or Senior Design Manager experience
Construction experience is essential
Experience managing external design consultancies
Experience taking projects through the full lifecycle from design through to construction and completion
Understanding of the interface between design and construction
Commercial awareness
Major civil engineering or infrastructure experience
Tier 1 contractor experience would be advantageous
Candidates from a design consultancy background will also be considered where they have construction and project delivery experience
This is a long-term opportunity to work on a major infrastructure programme with a substantial pipeline of civil engineering projects