Job Description

Design Project Manager

Location:

London, Euston [NW1]

Rate:

550 - 600 / Day PAYE

Duration:

Contract | 9-12 Months

Role Overview -

Lead or support the pre-construction phase of civil engineering schemes, delivering construction-ready plans, managing design development, identifying risks, and ensuring projects progress with robust technical solutions and low delivery risk.

Key Responsibilities -

General

Lead and control the pre-construction phase with Barhale and client teams. Manage multi-disciplinary consultants and design packages. Chair weekly progress meetings and maintain reports/dashboards. Identify/manage risk, opportunity, commercial change and technical change. Manage budgets and programmes for the pre-construction stage. Co-ordinate surveys, site investigations, consents and early procurement. Manage inputs from internal teams (HSEQ, Ops, Customer etc.). Ensure compliance with governance and assurance processes.

Design Management

Take ownership of engineering solutions. Produce design plans/briefs and lead design reviews. Ensure designs meet client, statutory and industry requirements. Drive safety, buildability and efficiency through design. Manage TQs, temporary works interfaces, and support delivery teams.

Tendering & Proposals

Support bid teams with risks, assumptions and design strategy. Review client briefs/contracts and provide key commercial/technical input.

Commercial & Supply Chain

Produce forecasts, monitor costs and report to Contracts Manager. Support supplier selection and manage subcontractor deliverables.

HSE & Quality

Oversee HSE responsibilities under CDM 2015 in pre-construction. Ensure high-quality surveys, investigations and deliverables.

About You -

Essential

Previous design/commercial/project management experience Degree/HNC in Civil Engineering Strong knowledge of CDM, design management, risk, programme and cost control Ability to use Primavera P6 (or similar) Strong communication and team-management skills Analytical, problem-solving mindset with ability to challenge designs

Desirable

Professional chartership Experience on Water Infrastructure Projects

Benefits

Competitive salary, company pension, life assurance, private medical, car/allowance options, profit share, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, EAP, flexible benefits, training and development support

Interested? Apply now!

Submit your CV and we'll be in touch for a confidential conversation. Or send it directly to: cleo@redskypersonnel.co.uk

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 550.00-600.00 per day

Work Location: In person