Design Manager
Design Manager – Structural Steelworks | Heathrow Airport | Permanent Role 🚧
📍 Location: Heathrow Airport
🏗 Sector: Infrastructure / Aviation / Structural Engineering
🕒 Type: Full-Time, Permanent
💼 Agency Position – Confidential Client
A leading contractor operating in the infrastructure and aviation sectors is seeking an experienced Design Manager to join their permanent team, working on a prestigious long-term project at Heathrow Airport.
This role will focus on the design management of structural steelworks and complex alterations within a highly regulated, live airport environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving coordinated, compliant, and efficient design delivery across all phases of the project.
🔍 Key Responsibilities:
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Manage the full design process for structural steel elements and modification works.
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Coordinate with designers, architects, consultants, and construction teams to ensure seamless delivery.
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Review and approve drawings, ensuring compliance with project specifications and airport standards.
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Oversee design risk management, change control, and stakeholder approvals.
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Support site teams with technical input and ensure designs are practical and buildable.
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Lead engagement with third-party stakeholders where required, including airport authorities.
✅ Candidate Requirements:
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Significant experience as a Design Manager on major infrastructure or aviation projects.
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Strong technical background in structural steelworks and complex structural alterations.
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Proven ability to manage design within live or high-security environments (e.g. airports, rail, etc.).
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Excellent understanding of UK Building Regulations, CDM, and relevant British Standards.
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Collaborative, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple design interfaces.
🎓 Qualifications:
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Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or related discipline).
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Chartered status (or working towards) with ICE, IStructE, or similar is desirable.
💡 What’s On Offer:
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Permanent position with a high-profile, long-term project.
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Excellent salary and benefits package.
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Opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging infrastructure works in a globally recognised environment.
🛫 Interested in helping shape the future of Heathrow?
Submit your CV today for immediate consideration